Major Storm Sewer Construction to Begin on Front Road March 3, 2026

The Front Road Storm Sewer Reconstruction project is scheduled to begin, Tuesday, March 3. The reconstruction area includes the section of Front Road from Boismier Avenue to Reaume Road. This work will include lane restriction along Front Road beginning early next week. Major traffic delays are expected. Alternate routes should be considered, as well as adding extra travel time. Detour signs will be posted to help guide traffic.

Throughout the project, traffic lanes will be reduced from four (4) to two (2) lanes, and turning restrictions will be in place.

Lane Restrictions – starting March 2

• Front Road from Lafferty Avenue to Boismier Avenue (one lane will remain open in each direction)

Intersection Closures

The following intersections with Front Road will be temporarily closed:

• Maple Avenue
• Kenwood Avenue
• Delaware Avenue
• Sacred Heart Drive
• Boismier Avenue

Business Access

Access to businesses along the corridor will remain open; however, temporary closures may occur as construction progresses. The contractor (JJ Lepera) will provide alternate access options when needed.

Project Overview

• Installing underground stormwater pipes, storm chambers/manholes, and catch basins. 
• Building new pump stations at G. Craig Park and near the Riverdance building on Adams Lane. 

Project Timeline

This section of the project is expected to take a minimum of two months. Additional work near Reaume Road is scheduled to begin in mid-March. Further updates will be provided as that work approaches. We thank you for your patience while the work is in progress.

Background

In 2024, the Town completed Phases 1 and 2 of a Stormwater Master Plan (SWMP) through the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process. This study looked at the drainage systems in the area that connect to the Detroit River.

The main goal of the SWMP was to find ways to improve infrastructure to reduce the risk of flooding and protect both public and private property, while also considering the natural environment. All work as part of the Front Road SWMP is partially funded through the Government of Canada through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF).  

For more information and ongoing project updates, visit the Public Works Projects web page.