Huron Street Reconstruction - Phase 1
The City of Stratford is planning to reconstruct Huron Street from John Street to the Huron Street bridge.
The work includes:
- Replacing the existing storm sewer, sanitary sewer and watermains
- Replacing existing sanitary and water services to the property line
- Replacing the asphalt roadway, curb and gutter, and sidewalk
- Performing a "road diet" by converting the 4-lane road to a 3-lane road,
- Upgrading the street light illumination at intersections, and
- Upgrading the signalized intersection infrastructure.
The City of Stratford is planning to reconstruct Huron Street from John Street to the Huron Street bridge.
The work includes:
- Replacing the existing storm sewer, sanitary sewer and watermains
- Replacing existing sanitary and water services to the property line
- Replacing the asphalt roadway, curb and gutter, and sidewalk
- Performing a "road diet" by converting the 4-lane road to a 3-lane road,
- Upgrading the street light illumination at intersections, and
- Upgrading the signalized intersection infrastructure.
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Huron Street Reconstruction Update
Share Huron Street Reconstruction Update on Facebook Share Huron Street Reconstruction Update on Twitter Share Huron Street Reconstruction Update on Linkedin Email Huron Street Reconstruction Update linkWork on the first phase of the Huron Street Reconstruction project, between the Huron Street bridge and John Street, has largely wrapped up for 2022.
Here’s an update on what has been done, and what work remains to be completed:
FINISHED
- Underground infrastructure (watermain, storm sewer, sanitary sewer) installed
- Some sidewalk installed
- Curbs and gutters installed
- Base layer of asphalt applied
- Intersection improvements added
TO BE DONE
- New traffic signals (winter 2022)
- Intersection work at John Street (spring 2023)
- Remaining sidewalks, driveways, turf restoration (spring 2023)
- Surface coat of asphalt (summer 2023)
Please note that some sections of sidewalk on Huron Street, between John Street and the Huron Street bridge, will be unavailable. Pedestrians are asked to follow the detour signs.
We appreciate the community’s patience as we continue working on this important infrastructure upgrade.
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Huron Street Update - John Street Closure
Share Huron Street Update - John Street Closure on Facebook Share Huron Street Update - John Street Closure on Twitter Share Huron Street Update - John Street Closure on Linkedin Email Huron Street Update - John Street Closure linkSome temporary road closures will be necessary during the week of October 3-7 as part of the ongoing Huron Street road reconstruction project.
- Huron Street will be reduced to one lane
- The traffic lights at the Huron/John intersection will not be in service, and traffic flow will be controlled with portable traffic lights
- The Huron/John Street intersection will be closed to northbound and southbound traffic
- John Street will be closed between Norman Street and Hibernia Street
- The St. Vincent Street intersection will remain open
- The Mornington Street intersection will be closed
- The right-hand turn from Huron Street onto Mornington or William Street (before the lights) will still be available
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Huron Street - Intersection Closures
Share Huron Street - Intersection Closures on Facebook Share Huron Street - Intersection Closures on Twitter Share Huron Street - Intersection Closures on Linkedin Email Huron Street - Intersection Closures linkThe City of Stratford will be temporarily closing several sections of road at intersections along Huron Street starting Monday, August 22, for approximately two weeks.As part of the Huron Street reconstruction project, Mornington Street between Hibernia Street and Huron Street will be closed, along with the intersections of Huron and T.J. Dolan Drive, and Huron and Douglas Street.
Two-way traffic will be maintained on Huron Street, but the traffic lights at the Huron/Mornington intersection will not be in service. -
Huron Street Update
Share Huron Street Update on Facebook Share Huron Street Update on Twitter Share Huron Street Update on Linkedin Email Huron Street Update linkAs work on the Huron Street reconstruction project continues, a number of changes will take place starting Tuesday, Aug. 2:
- The intersection of Huron Street and Mornington Street will reopen, although the intersections of Huron Street and Douglas Street, and Huron Street and T.J. Dolan Drive will remain closed
- The intersection of Huron Street and St. Vincent Street will reopen
- The intersection of Huron Street and John Street will be closed at Norman Street to northbound traffic. That means it will not be possible for northbound traffic to turn onto Huron Street from John Street, or to travel through the intersection. John Street will also be closed between Huron Street and Hibernia Street. It will still be possible for southbound traffic to turn onto John Street from Huron Street.
- Two-way traffic will be continue on Huron Street. Between Mornington and St. Vincent Street, the two-way traffic will travel along two lanes. From St. Vincent Street to just west of John Street, two-way traffic will travel along a single lane, with portable traffic lights used to control traffic.
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Huron/St. Vincent Street Intersection Closure
Share Huron/St. Vincent Street Intersection Closure on Facebook Share Huron/St. Vincent Street Intersection Closure on Twitter Share Huron/St. Vincent Street Intersection Closure on Linkedin Email Huron/St. Vincent Street Intersection Closure linkPlease be advised that St. Vincent Street at Huron Street will be temporarily closed to through traffic from June 15 to June 30, 2022.
This road closure is necessary to allow for the construction of the Huron Street to continue through the intersection of Huron and St. Vincent Streets.
There will be no access to and from Huron Street from St. Vincent Street during that construction period.
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Intersection Closures
Share Intersection Closures on Facebook Share Intersection Closures on Twitter Share Intersection Closures on Linkedin Email Intersection Closures linkThe City of Stratford will be temporarily closing several sections of road at intersections along Huron Street starting Monday, May 16.As part of the Huron Street reconstruction project, Mornington Street between Hibernia Street and Huron Street will be closed, along with the intersections of Huron and T.J. Dolan Drive, and Huron and Douglas Street.That means there will be no access to Huron Street from T.J. Dolan Drive, Douglas Street and Mornington Street. The right hand turn from Huron Street onto Mornington Street or William Street (before the lights) will still be available.Two-way traffic will be maintained on Huron Street, but the traffic lights at the Huron/Mornington intersection will be covered. -
Start of Construction - Phase 1
Share Start of Construction - Phase 1 on Facebook Share Start of Construction - Phase 1 on Twitter Share Start of Construction - Phase 1 on Linkedin Email Start of Construction - Phase 1 linkWork has begun on the first phase of the City of Stratford’s Huron Street Reconstruction project.This project involves replacing underground infrastructure and rebuilding the roadway on Huron Street between the Huron Street bridge and John Street.Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout the construction period, but some temporary lane reductions and intersection closures will be required.During the first stage, Huron Street will be reduced to two travel lanes (on the existing westbound lanes) to allow for construction to take place on the eastbound lanes.At times, traffic will be reduced further to a single lane during working hours, using portable lane control signs. This will revert to two-way traffic during non-working hours.Construction is scheduled to begin near the Huron Street bridge and move west toward John Street.Some street closures will be required at intersections along Huron Street as the work advances.
Lifecycle
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October 2021
Huron Street Reconstruction - Phase 1 has finished this stagePublic Information Centre (virtual)
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April 2022
Huron Street Reconstruction - Phase 1 has finished this stageAward of tender by City Council
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April - May 2022
Huron Street Reconstruction - Phase 1 has finished this stagePreparation for Phase 1 Construction
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May 2022
Huron Street Reconstruction - Phase 1 is currently at this stagePhase 1 Construction - Huron Street Bridge to John Street
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Spring 2023
this is an upcoming stage for Huron Street Reconstruction - Phase 1Phase 1 Construction Completion
Who's Listening
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Phone 519-271-0250 extension 241 Email nbottema@stratford.ca