Temporary Road Closure on 8th Street East for Enbridge Natural Gas Infrastructure Maintenance

The City of Owen Sound is advising residents and motorists of a temporary road closure on 8th Street East between 8th Avenue East and 9th Avenue East, beginning Monday, July 13, 2026, until Friday, July 31.  This closure is to accommodate essential maintenance work on the natural gas distribution system.

During the closure:

• Local traffic will continue to have access to properties on 8th Street East from the 8th Avenue East intersection.
• Through traffic on 8th Street East will be closed at the 9th Avenue East intersection.
• Southbound traffic on 9th Avenue East will be reduced to one lane while entering and exiting the intersection at 8th Street East.
• Northbound through traffic on 9th Ave East will remain impacted.
• The northwest sidewalk at the intersection of 8th Street East and 9th Avenue East will be temporarily diverted; an accessible temporary pedestrian crossing will be provided approximately 20 metres west of 9th Avenue East to maintain safe access across 8th Street East.

The work is being undertaken to complete essential maintenance on the Enbridge natural gas distribution system located in the northwest quadrant of the intersection of 8th Street East and 9th Avenue East.

Transit

East Bayshore Route: Buses will detour northbound at 9th Avenue East & 8th Street East, continue west on 10th Street East to 7th Avenue East, and return to their regular route on 8th Street East. The bus stop on 8th Street East, east of 7th Avenue East, will be temporarily relocated to 8th Street East, just west of 7th Avenue East. The bus stop at 8th Street East & 8th Avenue East will be out of service.

Core Route: Buses will detour from 8th Street East on to 8th Avenue East before returning to their regular route on 10th Street East. The bus stop at 9th Avenue East & 9th Street East will be out of service.

Crosstown Route: There will be no changes to the route or bus stops.

Construction is expected to be completed by Friday, July 31, 2026, subject to weather and site conditions.

The City appreciates the public's patience and cooperation during this project. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to obey all posted signage, follow the designated detour routes, and use the temporary accessible pedestrian crossing provided for their safety.

For more information, please contact Ken Gillanders, Supervisor Field Operations, Enbridge at Ken.Gillanders@enbridge.com or Garret Townsend, Supervisor Operations, Enbridge at Garret.Townsend@enbridge.com

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