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Water Service & Traffic Advisory – Lower Sackville, Bedford Commons, Waverley, Lakeview, Fall River, & Windsor Junction – Cobequid Road Water Main Replacement Update
Halifax Water and our contractor, Dexter Construction, are undertaking significant work at the intersection of Cobequid Road and Glendale Avenue.
Part of this work involves the connection of the new section of water main on Cobequid Road to the existing water distribution system at the intersection of Cobequid Road and Glendale Avenue. This work has impacts on water service and on traffic in the area.
Water Service Impacts
During this work, customers in the areas of Lower Sackville, Bedford Commons, Waverley, Lakeview, Fall River, & Windsor Junction may experience lower than normal water service. Water service in these areas is expected to return to normal by 6:00 PM on Wednesday, July 21.
We ask that customers in these areas consider reducing their non-essential water usage. Doing this will help ensure that residents have water when they need it. Learn more about water conservation here: http://halifaxwater.ca/water-savings-tips
Traffic Impacts
For the safety of crews and motorists, the following temporary traffic adjustments will remain in place until this work is complete. The current work within the intersection is expected to be complete by 6:00 PM on Thursday, July 22.
- Cobequid Road heading to this intersection toward Sackville Drive: No left turn to Glendale Avenue. Detour in place.
- Cobequid Road heading to this intersection from Sackville Drive: Lane reductions in place. Left, right and straight access maintained.
- Glendale Drive heading toward this intersection: Left or right turn only. No access to Glendale Avenue. Detour in place.
- Glendale Avenue heading toward this intersection: Lane reductions in place. Left, right and straight access maintained.
Experienced traffic control personnel will be on-site during this work. We strongly recommend that you use alternative routes and avoid this intersection. Motorists are also reminded that speed fines double in work zones. Sidewalks remain open.
Customers can learn more about this work and sign up for updates here: halifaxwater.ca/cobequid.
We apologize for any inconvenience this necessary infrastructure improvement work may cause.
For the safety of work crews and residents, please observe social/physical distancing requirements (2 metres of separation).
For more information on Halifax Water, please check www.halifaxwater.ca, visit us on YouTube, or Twitter @HalifaxWater, Facebook, or call our Customer Care Centre at 902-420-9287.
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Halifax Water and our contractor, Dexter Construction, will be completing the connection of the new section of water main on Cobequid Road to the existing water distribution system at the intersection of Cobequid Road and Glendale Avenue. This connection work is now expected to continue until approximately 6:00 AM on Wednesday, July 21.
Water Service Impacts
Halifax Water takes any disruption in service to our customers very seriously. As such, temporary connections have been made within the water distribution system in an attempt to maintain water service for all customers in Lower Sackville, Bedford Commons, Waverley, Lakeview, Fall River, & Windsor Junction. Even with these preparations, water pressure may be reduced in the areas noted above during this work.
We ask that customers in these areas consider reducing their non-essential water usage. Doing this will help ensure that residents have water when they need it. Learn more about water conservation here.
Traffic Impacts
For the safety of crews and motorists, while work is taking place within the intersection of Cobequid Road and Glendale Avenue, experienced traffic control personnel will be directing traffic through the intersection. Local traffic access will be maintained, but we strongly recommend that you use alternative routes and avoid this intersection. Motorists are also reminded that speed fines double in work zones.
Sidewalks remain open.
Over 500 feet of prematurely failing water main has been replaced on Cobequid Road.
Our focus is on providing a highly reliable supply of water to our customers. By completing this much-needed replacement work and extending the Windgate Drive water main line later this year, Halifax Water customers impacted in these areas will have increased system reliability.
Customers can learn more about this work and sign up for updates here: halifaxwater.ca/cobequid.
We apologize for any inconvenience this necessary infrastructure improvement work may cause.
For the safety of work crews and residents, please observe social/physical distancing requirements (2 metres of separation).
For more information on Halifax Water, please check www.halifaxwater.ca, visit us on YouTube, or Twitter @HalifaxWater, Facebook, or call our Customer Care Centre at 902-420-9287.
