Beginning Monday, April 23, Richter Street between Bernard and Clement avenues will be closed to southbound traffic for utility improvements. Construction is anticipated to be completed at the end of June. Detours will be in place for southbound traffic along Ethel Street, St. Paul Street and Bertram Street as required.
Richter Street will only be open to northbound traffic during the installation of the watermain. The southbound lane will be closed for the duration of the project. Sections of Richter Street will be closed periodically at specific intersections during off-peak times for road crossings.
Southbound transit stops will be closed within the project limits. Notices will be posted to direct transit users to the nearest alternative stop. Transit stops located northbound on Richter Street will not be impacted, and will operate as normal with some delays as a result of construction.
Improvements will include a new watermain between Cawston and Bernard Avenues, safety upgrades at the intersection of Doyle Avenue and Richter Street and road resurfacing of Richter Street between Clement and Bernard Avenues.
Construction hours are Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., although work may occur outside of regular construction hours (evenings and weekends), to minimize impacts on residents and limit the time of active construction in the area.