Construction on Kimberley’s Marsden Street Active Transportation Project will have a section of road closed for a few months.
The City says work is set to begin on Monday, June 16, as crews begin upgrades to improve safety and accessibility along the road.
The project will involve a new sidewalk along the north side of Marsden Street, which will connect Rotary Drive and Warren Avenue.
The city says contractors will also realign the Marsden-Montgomery intersection and install stormwater system improvements at the same time.
“To accommodate this work, Marsden Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from Rotary Drive to Warren Avenue starting June 16. This includes the Marsden Street Bridge,” said the City.
Limited access on either side of the Marsden Street bridge may be temporarily available as construction progresses.
Detours include the following:
- Vehicle traffic between Rotary Drive and Warren Avenue should use Archibald Bridge or Black Bear Bridge.
- Access to the lower Creekside/Blarchmont neighbourhood will remain available via Stiles Street or Caldwell Street.
- Pedestrian access across the bridge will generally be maintained, though brief full closures may occur.
Pedestrian access to the skatepark and Kimberley Fellowship Baptist Church will remain open, with additional parking available along the west side of Rotary Drive and Montgomery Avenue.
“Please obey all posted signage and closures for your safety and the safety of workers. We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation during this temporary disruption,” said the City of Kimberley.
“While the work may cause short-term inconvenience, it will result in long-term improvements to the area’s infrastructure, safety, and walkability.”
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