Work on Segment 13 of the City’s two-year Connecting Link project is nearing completion for the 2025 construction season. Highway 101 East (Harold Ave.) between Crawford St. and Lawrence St. is expected to be fully reopened to traffic by the end of November.
Paving on the main roadway has been completed for this year. Temporary asphalt has been applied at some access points to ensure the highway can open as winter road conditions set in. These areas will be replaced and finished next year along with the final lift of asphalt throughout Segment 13.
Construction of the new north-side sidewalk has been rescheduled to next spring to allow for utility pole relocation and site grading. The south-side sidewalk will be open by the end of November, with some sections of temporary asphalt in place to facilitate winter plowing and sanding. This asphalt will also be replaced in the spring.
“Contractors are focused on getting the highway and pedestrian corridor open by the end of November,” said Scott Tam, Director of Growth and Infrastructure. “Work planned for this year has been strategically adjusted to manage what can be completed now, ensuring a productive start in 2026.
At the west entrance to Northern College, the new signalized intersection is expected to be operational by the end of November. The addition of traffic lights will improve safety and traffic flow for both motorists and pedestrians.
Watermain installation will continue east of Lawrence St. for approximately 350 m. Motorists can expect minor lane reductions throughout December, weather permitting.
“Contractors are pushing forward to complete as much as possible,” added Tam. “The additional work scheduled in December will give the project a head start next spring.”
Segment 13 is a two-year construction project extending from Crawford St. to the Porcupine River Bridge. It is scheduled for completion in 2026, alongside work on Segment 9 between Brunette Rd. and the Hwy. 655 intersection.