Active Commuting updatesConstruction updatesRoad closures It’s a shorter week due to the stat holiday on Monday, but here’s what crews are up to for construction and maintenance activities around Beaumont this week: New projects/updates: 50 Avenue water feedline construction: The water feedline installation and backfill on 50 Ave east of 50 Street continues this week. Paving to follow, pending weather. Crews will move to the west side of 50 Avenue in front of École Bellevue School this week to start installing the water feedline pipe. The two eastbound lanes on 50 Avenue between 51 and 55 Street will be closed. Westbound lanes will remain open to accommodate two-way traffic (one lane in each direction). 50 Avenue between 44 and 48 Street continues to be closed for the sanitary sewer main replacement work. Choose an alternate route or follow the detour in place. Temporary lane and sidewalk closures – 50 Street: Temporary lane and sidewalk closures may be in effect along 50 Street in the Centre-Ville area for hydrant and water valve work. Work is expected to take place October 16-20, pending weather. Please watch for barricades and signs, and drive slowly through areas while crews work. Road and sidewalk closure near Beau Meadows School: The road and west sidewalk on 44 Street between 44 Avenue and 46 Avenue is closed for underground utility improvement work being completed by Black Gold School Division. Detour signs are in place. The work is anticipated to be done by October 23, pending weather and any unforeseen delays. Routine road maintenance activities: The Public Works team is working on seasonal maintenance activities like road patching, street sweeping and winter preparation throughout Beaumont this week. Ball diamond safety netting – Four Seasons Park: With the fall ball season wrapped up, safety netting is being installed at the West Recreation Site and Four Seasons Ball Diamonds. Temporary fencing has also been installed near the dog park for additional safety measures while this work is being completed. Ruisseau sports field construction: Work on the Ruisseau sports field project is expected to finish this week as the last bit of sod is installed. Ongoing projects: Water main installation – TWP Rd 510 and RR 240: Contractors are installing a water main near TWP Rd 510 and RR 240. The eastbound lane along TWP Rd 510 and RR 240 is closed. One-way alternating traffic is in place, with flaggers directing traffic. Ongoing trail and road shoulder closures are expected along TWP Rd 510 and RR 240 until the start of November. A small road and sidewalk closure is in place for some residents in Rideau Cres. The contractor sent direct notices to impacted residents. Hydrant flushing and winterizing: Water crews will be out around the City for the next month to flush and winterize fire hydrants. Wastewater system renewal work: A contractor is completing sewer and manhole cleaning and relining work at several locations in Beaumont. Impacted residents will receive advance notice from the contractor about any water outages or restrictions that may be in place. There may also be short-term, temporary traffic disruptions/lane closures and parking restrictions in place. Washroom renovations – Ken Nichol Regional Recreation Centre: The downstairs washrooms are closed for renovations. Use the upper lobby washrooms. Construction traffic – Dansereau Meadows: Expect heavy machinery and trucks crossing along Township Rd 510 for Dansereau development work. Construction traffic – Élan: Expect truck hauling activity near Township Rd 505 and 50 Avenue for Élan development work. * Projects may be added or revised throughout the week when new details are received. Dates and schedules are approximate and may change due to weather conditions, contractor availability, schedule changes and other unforeseen factors.