Major Storm Sewer Reconstruction Continues on Front Road – Reaume Road to Bouffard Road

Currently scheduled to begin the week of March 30, additional lane restrictions will be in place along Front Road, between Reaume Road and Bouffard Road, as storm sewer reconstruction work continues. This section of Front Road will be reduced to 2 lanes of traffic, and side streets and sidewalks within the work zone will be temporarily closed. The following intersections with Front Road will be included: 

• Reaume Road 
• Grondin Street 
• Vermont Street 
• Riverview Avenue 
• Elsworth Avenue 
• Ulster Street 
• Bouffard Road 

This work is in addition to the current work taking place on Front Road between Lafferty Avenue and Boismier Avenue. With two construction crews working at the same time, this approach will allow work to move forward efficiently. This traffic setup is expected to remain in place until at least June 2026, depending on weather and site conditions.

Detour routes will be posted to help keep traffic moving. 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.

Starting around May 2026, the phase of the Front Road Sewer Reconstruction project between Laurier Drive and Bouffard Road will begin.

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.