Update on St. Laurent Project - Quesnel, BC

From the City of Quesnel:

The revitalization of St. Laurent Avenue between Kinchant and Reid Streets is right on schedule, with crews entering the second phase of work.

Over the past three weeks, the City's contractor, Jacob Bros. Construction, has removed all the asphalt and concrete from the site, removed the old storm drainage pipes and installed a completely new storm drainage system. Old electrical posts have been dismantled, with bases for new lighting installed.

The second phase involves curb, gutter, paving stone and sidewalk installation, with landscaping and paving being the third and final phase. The second phase is scheduled to run until late September. This schedule is subject to change, with future phases and progress updates to be announced by the City.

St. Laurent Avenue remains closed to traffic for the duration of the project, but traffic is able to move north-south on Reid, McLean and Kinchant Streets. The City's transit stop on St. Laurent Avenue at the Spirit Square has been moved to the east side of McLean Street.

Pedestrians have had access to the businesses on St. Laurent throughout the project; for the next 10 days, however, the pedestrian walkway from Kinchant Street to McLean Street will be narrower. Pedestrians should be cautious when walking on St. Laurent Avenue or driving across intersections.

The City asks residents to be cautious, pay attention to construction crews and obey all signs.

Work on the $1 million project began on August 4. It is funded through the Quesnel Works: Capital Reinvestment Program, a special levy Quesnel taxpayers pay to support infrastructure reinvestment.

The City encourages residents and businesses to get the latest information on the project by visiting www.quesnel.ca and clicking on the Quesnel Works link, or by calling City Hall at 250-992-2111.