After considerable discussion, debate and public open houses, work will begin later this month on the reconstruction of Kains Street, including a roundabout at St. Catharine Street.
The Transportation Master Plan of 2021 included recommendations for a roundabout at this location along with active transportation improvements and the conversion of Scott and Curtis streets from one-way to two-way traffic.
Signs are now in place advising both those roadways will be activated as two-way thoroughfares as of this coming Monday, March 18.
The project includes a multi-use trail along the north side of Kains Street from the Scott Street parking lot to the London & Port Stanley trail and bike lanes continuing from the L&PS trail to Alma Street.
Pedestrian crossings are planned at the L&PS trail, Flora Street and Horton Street.
Paving of the Scott Street and Upper St. Catharine Street parking lots is also planned as part of the work.
ghn Group of Mt. Brydges submitted the lowest bid for the Kains Street reconstruction project at $4.1 million, excluding HST.
Substantial completion is expected by early October.
