Prepare for some traffic headaches this summer as a portion of Cassells Street will undergo reconstruction to improve water, sewer and road infrastructure.
The digging will take place between King Street and Highway 11/17 and should start in mid-May with completion expected late next fall.
The scope of the work includes:
- four travel lanes between King and Olive streets,
- five travel lanes between Olive Street and Highway 11/17,
- various turn lanes and access upgrades,
- along with sidewalks, curbs, and gutters on both sides.
- traffic signals at Chippewa and Olive streets replaced,
- reconstruction of Shaw Street and improvements to the Victoria Street intersection.
- sanitary and storm sewer systems replaced, along with the water distribution system.
In addition, the Cassells Street bridge will be replaced, including rehabilitation of Chippewa Creek on both sides of the new structure. All disturbed areas will be restored to previous or better condition.
North Bay Hydro’s high voltage line on the north side of Cassells Street will be realigned and various utility services will be installed underground
“This project will renew aging infrastructure, alleviate traffic congestion and make way for greater traffic volumes in the future,” said Coun. Chris Mayne, Chairman of Council’s Infrastructure and Operations Committee. “Once this reconstruction is completed, the entire roadway into the city will accommodate up to four lanes of traffic from Algonquin Avenue through Cassells and Trout Lake Road to Lakeside Drive.”
You will likely experience delays and detours at various times over the approximately two-year construction period, but, with all City projects, the awarded General Contractor will be required to maintain access to properties for homeowners and businesses, provide wayfinding signs for assistance to locate access to businesses, assist with garbage collection and limit noise and other inconveniences during construction.
The project will be managed by City if North Bay staff and a City Inspector will be on site continuously to liaise with the public and respond to any questions or concerns that may arise.
