ICIP Sidewalk Program
The City of North Bay has been successful in obtaining funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) to complete the installation of sidewalks, including storm sewer improvements, on numerous streets throughout the City. This program is a multi-year construction project that will benefit the neighbourhoods that do not have existing sidewalks available to offer safe and reliable travel for pedestrians to and from existing transit stops. It provides for the construction of sidewalks on one side of the road in various locations throughout the City that currently have transit routes. To facilitate the installation of the sidewalks the program will also include the installation of storm sewers, curb & gutter, restoration, and partial asphalt paving including granular road base.
In 2021, the City of North Bay is initiating works on new sidewalks throughout the City including partial road paving, partial road base, sidewalk, curb & gutter, and storm sewer on:
- the South side of Airport Road from Hwy 11 to Kate Pace Way;
- the East side of Lakeside Drive from Trout Lake Road to Birchhaven Cove Park;
- the East side of Lindsay Street from Johnston Road to the end of the cul-de-sac;
- the North side of Johnston Road from Giroux Street to Lindsay Street; and
- the East side of Giroux Street from Johnston Road to Trout Lake Road
The construction for the new sidewalks and associated appurtenances will be completed in two
construction seasons with the sidewalks on Lindsay, Johnston and Giroux completed this year
with the remaining works completed in 2022.
| Work Hours | Work on this project will occur Monday to Friday from 7:00am until 7:00pm. During various operations the contractor will be permitted to work on Saturdays with proper notice. Working on Sundays is not permitted without special permission. |
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Traffic
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Traffic will be reduced to one lane using flaggers and/or temporary traffic control lights during construction. Motorists are reminded to abide by traffic/construction signs posted in local areas to ensure safe travel of all users including pedestrians and bicycle riders. Every effort will be made to manage traffic and closures for the safety of construction workers, pedestrians and residents. Road users should expect delays travelling through this section for the duration of the project. |
| Parking | Parking will not be permitted anywhere on these road locations during active construction work. Temporary parking arrangements will be provided by the contractor to those residents who cannot enter their driveway due to location of underground and above ground infrastructure installation. |
| Pedestrians | Pedestrians are encouraged to travel along the edges of the right-of-way and designated areas provided by the contractor. |
| Deliveries | Deliveries may occur during construction using local access but may not always be possible due to the location of installing infrastructure. The Contractor will make every effort to assist with delivery of your packages. |
| Residents | Residents along each road section indicated will have access to their property at all times except when various restrictions occur (construction of various infrastructures in the area of their property driveway). The Contractor will assist with picking up your garbage and recyclables placed in front of the residence and delivering to the collection agency on the day of normal schedule pick-up. |
| Businesses | All businesses’ access will remain open during the construction with signage placed at both the ends of the construction limits on each road section as necessary. The Contractor will assist with picking up your garbage and recyclables placed in front of the business and delivering to the collection agency on the day of normal schedule pick-up. |