Improving Elk Street: Road & Infrastructure Upgrades

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.