Signs of Summer: Second Avenue East Closures for River District Lighting and Banner Work

Beginning Tuesday, May 19, City staff will remove the seasonal cross-street Noma lights over Second Avenue East and install seasonal banners, closing one block at a time to minimize the disruption to visitors and businesses in the River District. This is a strong sign that summer is on the way here in the Scenic City!

The removal schedule is as follows (timelines are approximate):

All intersections from 7th Street East to 11th Street East will remain open, and businesses will remain accessible. 

During this service disruption, customers in the River District are encouraged to utilize complimentary five-hour parking in long-term lots or two-hour on-street parking on unaffected streets.

For more information, please contact Ryne Weppler, Parks & Open Space Supervisor, at rweppler@owensound.ca.

Quick Facts:

• The River District is home to hundreds of small, local businesses with deep roots in our community. You can find everything from freshly baked pastries and delicious meals to bikes, vintage housewares and clothing, a vast variety of cheeses, books and yarn.
• Parking on the street is complimentary for up to two hours and up to five hours in municipally owned long-term parking lots. More than 800 spaces make parking convenient in the River District.

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