Be prepared for more construction on Grand River Street North in the coming months

By Casandra Turnbull

Another reconstruction project on Grand River Street North is about to begin.

The County of Brant put a tender out for contractors to work on intersection improvements at Silver Street and Grand River Street North. The reconstruction of this intersection includes excavation, grading, roadway drainage, granular sub-base and base, curb and gutter, sidewalks and asphalt pavement as well as the replacement of storm drainage structures, sanitary sewer and watermain. Work is expected to begin shortly and if it runs according to timeline, it should be completed by November 15, 2024. This is the second of several construction projects planned from the Class Environmental Assessment Study for Grand River Street North.

Six contractors bid on the project, and the county accepted the lowest bid from Navacon Construction Inc at a tender price of $996, 229 and council endorsed that selection during a council meeting on Tuesday.

There will be impacts during construction, according to a council report, however, the contractor will be in charge of traffic control plans and construction phasing plans to reduce the impact. It was noted the contractor must maintain access for pedestrians and emergency services throughout the planned work.

Part of this project includes work for connection of the future Bendemere Road, yet to be constructed. Bendemere Road will pick up where Silver Street ends at the Grand River Street North intersection. Bendemere Road will connect motorists to the newly constructed homes on the land once occupied by the Paris Golf Course. As part of this phase of the project, temporary traffic signal equipment will be installed with permanent equipment flagged as a future extension of this project We will report more on the start of this project, as well as any planned detours, as details become available.