Flagging in Place on 9th Avenue E for Manhole Replacement

The City of Owen Sound is notifying motorists of temporary flagging near the intersection of 9th Avenue East and 6th Street East on Wednesday, August 13, and Thursday, August 14, 2025, due to manhole replacement.

This is part of the large 9th Avenue East infrastructure project underway in the area. The scope of work includes replacing the underground pipe network, expanding sidewalks, and resurfacing roads.

The City of Owen Sound reminds motorists of the full closure of 6th Street East between 8th Avenue East and 9th Avenue East, with the following detours currently in effect:

·         Detour 1- (6th Street E- Eastbound) Eastbound traffic on 6th Street East will be detoured northward on 7th Avenue East and east on 10th Street East.

·         Detour 2- (6th Street E- Westbound) Westbound traffic on 8th Street East will continue westbound on 8th Street East and then south on 3rd Avenue East.

·         Detour 3- (6th Street E- Westbound) Westbound traffic on 10th Street East will continue westbound on 10th Street East and then south 3rd Avenue East

These detours have been set up to alleviate congestion and distribute heavy truck traffic amongst the detour options.

Due to the location and scope of the project, the construction will significantly impact daily commuters, local residents, and tourists. Plan to expect delays if driving through this area, as 9th Avenue East will be reduced, with one lane moving in each direction. Pedestrian access will remain in place, so use caution when walking through this area.

The Crosstown bus route will be redirected at 6th Street East and 8th Avenue East along 8th Avenue East to 8th Street East.

Two bus stop locations will be temporarily relocated due to this construction.

1.   The bus stop near 611 9th Avenue East, the Superior Court of Justice: this bus stop is currently relocated to 625 8th Avenue East.

2.   The bus stop fronting 875 6th Street East (Lee Manor): this bus stop is currently relocated 25m westerly along the 6th Street East service Road, fronting 795 6th Street East.

For more information, please contact Spencer Hammill, Engineering Services at 519-376-4440 ext. 3301, email  shammill@owensound.ca or visit the project webpage.

Quotes:

“This project will have a positive long-term impact for all users of this section of road, as well as local residents who will benefit from the replacement of aging watermain infrastructure.”

-      Lara Widdifield, Director of Public Works & Engineering

Quick Facts:

• Road closures will impact motorists and pedestrians at 9th Avenue East from Superior Street to 6th Street East from June to November 2025.
• Motorists can expect delays along 9th Avenue East due to the impacted roadway going down to two lanes. 
• There will be three detour routes to accommodate the high traffic areas impacted by this project.
• Project is part of the Ministry of Transportation Connecting Link Grant, with $2.7M going towards this work. 

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