Improving Elk Street: Road & Infrastructure Upgrades

Elk Street Reconstruction Update: July 16, 2025

Work Completed to Date

Phase 1

• Sanitary line, storm line and watermain from Talbot Street to Victoria Street have been installed
• Road base has been brought close to final grade with granular material and compacted
• Curb and gutter installations have commenced

Phase 2

• Construction of Elk Street has begun between Victoria Street and John Street South
• Asphalt pulverization, saw cutting and removal of private driveways/curbs and gutters
• Temporary waterline installation is underway to each residential property

Work Scheduled for the Next Weeks

Phase 1

• Continuing with installation of curb and gutter, sidewalk/multi-use pathway
• Preparation of road base for base asphalt followed by placement of base asphalt

Phase 2

• Asphalt pulverization, saw cutting and removal of private driveways/curbs and gutters
• Continuing with installation of temporary waterline to each residential property

Road Closures and Access

• Elk Street will be closed to through traffic during construction, but open to local traffic
• Driveway access may be interrupted periodically during construction. Notification will be provided in advance of any prolonged driveway access disruptions.

Phase 1

• Local residence East of work area, access from Talbot Street
• Local residence West of work area, access from Victoria Street

Phase 2

• Local residence East of work area, access from Victoria Street
• Local residence West of work area, access from John Street South

Elk Street New Curb and Gutter

Construction Safety

• Your safety is very important to us. Please respect the work zone.
• Please use caution when using the street or sidewalks near the construction limits.
• Maintain a safe distance from any moving equipment, stockpiles or trenches.

Elk Street Reconstruction Update: July 9, 2025

The Elk Street reconstruction project is progressing to the next phase. As a part of the Phase 2 construction, a connection to the John Street South watermain is required.

Location: Elk Street and John Street South Intersection

Schedule: Tentative Start Date - Monday, July 14, 2025
Anticipated Completion - Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Scope: Installation of watermain and restoration of intersection

Contractor: PV-EX Construction Ltd.

Impacts During Construction:

• Traffic: To facilitate a safe work environment during trenching activities, John Street South will be limited to one lane of flagged traffic. A minimum of one lane of flagged traffic will be provided at all times. The intersection will be restored with base asphalt upon completion of the works.

Lane Closure on John Street South

Elk Street Reconstruction Update: June 18, 2025

Location: Elk Street

Work Completed to Date:

• New Sanitary line from Talbot Street to Victoria Street has been installed
• New Watermain from Talbot Street to Victoria Street has been installed, testing and commissioning has now commenced.
• New Storm line has been installed between Talbot Street and the outlet point at 201 Elk Street (Goodwill's near entrance) continuing towards Victoria Street
• Intersection of Elk and Victoria has been backfilled with gravel to keep the intersection open until the watermain and storm line is ready to be connected

Work Scheduled for the Next Two Weeks:

• Watermain testing and commissioning
• Installation of the Storm line from 201 Elk Street (Goodwill's rear entrance) continuing towards Victoria Street
• Phase 2 construction on Elk Street is scheduled to commence 30th of June, 2025

Road Closures and Access:

• Due to weather constraints, Phase 1 curb and base asphalt will not be completed prior to the 8th Annual Truck and Tractor Pull on the 27th and 28th of June 2025. Gravel will be placed along Elk Street and compacted prior to the event. Elk Street will be closed to through traffic however accessible to local traffic during the event.
• Elk Street will be closed to through traffic during construction, but open to local traffic.
• Local residents west of the Storm line installation operation should access from Victoria Street.
• Local residents east of the Storm line installation operation should access from Talbot Street.
• Driveway access may be interrupted periodically during construction. Notification will be provided in advance of a driveway access disruption.

Construction Safety:

• Please respect the work zone.
• Use caution when using the street or sidewalks near construction limits.
• Maintain a safe distance from any moving equipment, stockpiles or trenches.

Further construction updates will be provided to residents as the project progresses. (External link)

The Town thanks residents for their patience and cooperation during this project.

Elk Street Reconstruction Update: May 16, 2025

Location: Elk Street

Sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and watermain have been installed on the portion of Elk Street between Talbot Street and the outlet of 201 Elk Street. This area has also been backfilled and restored with gravel. Work is underway on the installation of sanitary sewer on the portion of Elk Street towards Victoria Street.

Work Completed to Date:

• Sanitary, storm, and watermain have been installed on Elk Street, between Talbot Street and the outlet point at 201 Elk Street.
• Elk Street, between Talbot Street and the outlet point at 201 Elk Street, has been backfilled and restored with gravel.

Work Scheduled for Next Week:

• Sanitary sewer installation on Elk Street from the outlet of 201 Elk Street toward Victoria Street.

Road Closures and Access:

• Elk Street will be closed to through traffic during construction, but open to local traffic.
• Local residents west of the sanitary installation operation should access Elk Street from Victoria Street.
• Local residents east of the sanitary installation operation should access Elk Street from Talbot Street.
• Driveway access may be interrupted periodically during construction. Notification will be provided in advance of a driveway access disruption.

Construction Safety:

• Please respect the work zone.
• Use caution when using the street or sidewalks near construction limits.
• Maintain a safe distance from any moving equipment, stockpiles or trenches.

Further construction updates will be provided to residents as the project progresses. Detailed information about the project is also available on the Town project specific website at: www.aylmer.ca/elk-street-reconstruction

The Town thanks residents for their patience and cooperation during this project.

Location: Elk Street

Work Completed to Date:

• Sanitary sewers have been installed between Talbot Street and the outlet point of 201 Elk Street.
• Storm sewer work has commenced between Talbot Street and the outlet point of 201 Elk Street.

Work Scheduled for Next Week:

• Storm sewer installation and the commencement of watermain installation.

Road Closures and Access:

• Elk Street will be closed to through traffic during construction, but open to local traffic.
• Local residents should access Elk Street from the west end, Victoria Street or John Street.
• Driveway access may be interrupted periodically during construction. Notification will be provided in advance of a driveway access disruption.

Construction Safety:

• Please respect the work zone.
• Use caution when using the street or sidewalks near construction limits.
• Maintain a safe distance from any moving equipment, stockpiles or trenches.

Further construction updates will be provided to residents as the project progresses.

The Town thanks residents for their patience and cooperation during this project.

Location: Elk Street

Initial road removals have been completed and temporary watermain has been installed for Phase 1. These are the last items to be completed before underground servicing work (i.e. sewers and watermain) may begin. The contractor is PV-EX Construction Ltd.

Work Completed to Date:

• Layout and commissioning of temporary watermain.
• Removal of asphalt road surface and curb and gutter.

Work Scheduled for Next Week:

• Sanitary sewer installation and road excavation commencing on east leg (near Talbot Street).

Road Closures and Access:

• Elk Street will be closed to through traffic during construction, but open to local traffic.
• Local residents should access Elk Street from west end, Victoria Street or John Street.
• Driveway access may be interrupted periodically during construction. Notification will be provided in advance of a driveway access disruption.

Construction Safety:

• Please respect the work zone.
• Use caution when using the street or sidewalks near construction limits.
• Maintain a safe distance from any moving equipment, stockpiles or trenches.

Further construction updates will be provided to residents as the project progresses.

The Town thanks residents for their patience and cooperation during this project.

Location: Elk Street – Talbot Street East to Victoria Street South

The Phase 1 Closure will include Elk Street from Talbot Street to Victoria Street South

Road Closures and Access:

• Closure of Elk Street, between Talbot Street East and Victoria Street South, will commence Monday, March 31, 2025.
• Elk Street, between Talbot & Victoria Street, will be closed to through traffic, but local traffic will still be able to access the area.
• Driveway access may be interrupted periodically during construction. Advanced notice will be given to all residences affected.
• Commuters are asked to follow the marked detour routes.

Works Scheduled for March 31-April 4, 2025:

• Installation of temporary traffic control signage and detour routes
• Layout and commissioning of temporary watermain (Phase 1)
• Pulverization of existing roadway asphalt
• Sawcut and removal of private driveways and curb and gutter

Construction Safety:

• Please respect the work zone.
• Use caution when using the street or sidewalks near construction limits.
• Maintain a safe distance from any moving equipment, stockpiles or trenches.

Further construction updates will be provided to residents as the project progresses.

The Town thanks residents for their patience and cooperation during this project.