Metrolinx Notice: Albert Street watermain replacement

A new watermain will be installed across the Albert Street corridor as part of the Metrolinx Bowmanville Extension project.

Why: This work involves micro tunneling, a trenchless method that utilizes a guided boring system to install underground watermains. This watermain will be installed under the existing railway which will tie into the existing system at Fisher Street and Albany Street.

When: April 21 to July 31, 2025

Details:

During this period, work is scheduled to take place between Monday to Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. However, some activities are scheduled overnight when micro tunneling is taking place. Work hours may be extended or rescheduled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Work will take place within the rail corridor an on public roadways and land. Residents should anticipate noise, vibration, and dust due to construction, and removal of low-lying vegetation. Sight lighting will be used but pointed away from residents’ homes.

Staff will take reasonable precautions to minimize disturbances to residents and commuters, including but not limited to the following:

• Reduced idling of non-essential equipment.
• Safely securing the work area.
• White noise backup alarms on vehicles and machinery as required.
• Noise and vibration monitoring and mitigation measures as required.
• Fencing and signage.

Pedestrian Information

• Pedestrians will be rerouted around work zones via temporary detours. For maps, visit the Lakeshore East Line GO Expansion website.
• Please exercise caution around active construction sites.

Traffic and Transit Information

• Fisher Street traffic will be detoured on Albert St.
• Albany Street traffic will be detoured south on Albert St. to Elena Ave.
• No additional transit impacts are anticipated.

Project information is available on oshawa.ca/GOEastDurham. Community members are encouraged to subscribe to Road and Sidewalk Closures to receive roadway closures. For project-related questions and comments, email [email protected] or visit the Lakeshore East Line GO Expansion website.