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The City of Burlington will be resurfacing and installing new bicycle facilities on Plains Road from Spring Gardens Road to Waterdown Road in 2022. This work will include construction of new bikeways, resurfacing the road, curb and sidewalk replacement, driveway and landscape regrading, and bus pad, street light, and hydro pole relocations and upgrades. Utility relocation to facilitate this project will commence July of 2021.
With the City of Burlington implementing the use of Protected Intersections and Cycle Tracks on Plains Road to create safer cycling, you may be interested for more information which can be found on Plains Road general information and frequently asked question page.
Project Contacts
| Inquiry/Concern | Contact Title | Contact Information |
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| Day-to-Day Construction inquiries |
Jason Ford Field Technician - Engineering Services |
Tel. 905-220-6682 |
| Property specific inquires |
Katie Haines, C.E.T. Contract Administrator of Design and Construction |
Tel. 905-335-7600, ext.7567 katie.haines@burlington.ca |
| All other construction inquires |
Rob Stuart Project Manager |
Tel. 905-335-7600, ext.7519 robert.stuart@burlington.ca |
Project Scope
The City of Burlington will be working on:
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Location |
City Works |
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Plains Road W. between Spring Gardens Road to Waterdown Road |
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Project Map
Project Details
- The project extends from Waterdown Road to Spring Gardens Road
- A paved bike path on the north side boulevard of Plains Road West will be created
- A protected on-road bike lane will be installed on the south side of Plains Road
- Protected bike intersections will be installed. A first of its kind for Burlington, these intersections are designed to increase physical separation from motor vehicles, improve sightlines, reduce the likelihood of highspeed vehicle turns and significantly reduce the distance and time during which cyclists are at higher risks of an accident with a vehicle
- New and upgraded transit stops will be installed to accommodate the cycling infrastructure as well as reduce conflict points between cyclists and buses
- Resurfacing with select curb and sidewalk replacements to improve drainage and accommodate the new cycling infrastructure
- Upgrades to streetlights and new traffic signals
Low Impact Design Elements
Low impact design elements were built into this project with the installation of a rain garden at the intersection of Howard Road and Plains Road West, featuring 18 new trees and a variety of different grass species and flowers. This rain garden will improve and enhance storm water conveyance and quality before discharging into our freshwater systems. It will also serve as a cooling and retention system lowering the temperature and reducing the volume of storm water entering our storm sewer systems and creeks. This promotes fish habitat and reduces algae bloom, as well as reduces stress on our storm sewer systems during storm events.
Project Schedule
Thank you to everyone who participated in the online Public Information Centre on June 23, 2021, and Jan. 27, 2022.
The purpose of this information centre was to provide a general project overview and answer questions regarding general scope, schedule, and impact. Please review the Plains Road general information and frequently asked question page.
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Construction |
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Plains Road West between Spring Gardens Road to Waterdown Road |
June to November 2022 |
Note: The construction schedule outlined is tentative. Additional information will be provided once the contract has been awarded and schedule confirmed.
Road Closures
Lane restrictions and short-term road closures will be in place during construction. Local residents will still have access to homes. For more information, please see the Information for Homeowners section below.
| Information for Homeowners |
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Parking During construction, the five-hour maximum limit for street parking will not apply when your driveway is inaccessible or closed. In this situation, please park on neighboring streets, where there is no construction. Please do not:
Please obey all parking regulations to make sure you don't receive a ticket. If you have any questions about parking, please contact Parking Services at 905-335-7816. Garbage Pickup Please continue to put your garbage and recycling out on the usual day. It is the contractor's responsibility to move your garbage to a location that can be easily picked up by the garbage truck and return your garbage containers. To help the contractor return your bins to you, we ask that you write your house number on your garbage cans, recycling bins and green carts. Access to Your Home During normal construction hours, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., vehicle access to and from your property may be difficult, and driveways may be temporarily closed when work is being carried out in the immediate area. The inspector or contractor will notify you of this before the closure. Vibration There may be times when you feel some minor vibrations from construction equipment. We recommend that you remove small, light objects from shelving around the house to prevent damage. Lawn Irrigation System If you have a lawn irrigation system, we recommend that you disconnect and remove any sprinkler heads within the city's road allowance. The city inspector will notify you if your system is affected. Road Closures/Lane Restrictions Once a Contractor has been hired and a tentative construction schedule finalized, additional information will be provided to the public. |
Documents, Reports and Updates
Updates will be posted throughout the project.
Public Information Center (PIC) #1 - June 23, 2021
Public Information Center (PIC) #2 - Jan. 27, 2022
Contact
For more information about this project, contact:
Rob Stuart
Project Manager
Tel. 905-335-7600, ext.7519
robert.stuart@burlington.ca