Rehabilitation of 9th Avenue East from Superior Street to 6th Street East Beginning June 18

The City of Owen Sound is notifying motorists of an upcoming large construction project in the City’s Southeast end. Traffic will be disrupted on 9th Avenue East from Superior Street to 6th Street East from June to November of 2025. The scope of work includes infrastructure replacement, sidewalk expansion, and road resurfacing.  

Due to the full closure of 6th Street East between 8th Avenue East and 9th Avenue East starting Wednesday, June 18th, the following detours will be in effect: 

• Detour 1- (6th Street E- Eastbound) Eastbound traffic on 6th Street East will be detoured northbound 7th Avenue East and eastbound 10th Street East. 

• Detour 2- (6th Street E- Westbound) Westbound traffic on 8th Street East will continue westbound on 8th Street East to southbound 3rd Avenue East. 

• Detour 3- (6th Street E- Westbound) Westbound traffic on 10th Street East will continue westbound on 10th Street East to southbound 3rd Avenue East 

These detours have been set up to alleviate congestion and direct large trucks on each detour route. 

The construction will significantly impact daily commuters, local residents, and tourists due to the location and scope of the project. 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, use caution when walking through this area.  

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 being relocated to 625 8th Avenue East 

2. The Bust stop fronting 875 6th Street East (Lee Manor). This bus stop is currently being relocated 25m westerly, located 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 in the area of 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.