General Road and Highway Discussion

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Weber Street Reconstruction, Queen Street To Borden Avenue, City Of Kitchener – Approval Of Project 

Recommended Improvements
Based on a review of the technical information gathered for this project as well as a review of all public comments received, the Project Team is now recommending that Regional Council approve the Recommended Design Concept for the improvements to Weber Street described as follows:
• Complete replacement of the pavement structure including new concrete curbs on each side of Weber Street;
• Replacement of the storm sewers as well as the City’s watermain and sanitary sewers within the project limits including water and sanitary sewer service connections;
• Replacement of existing sidewalks within the project limits;
• Replacement of transit landing pads and installation of new concrete pads for future Grand River Transit shelters;
• Installation of a new signalized crossing for pedestrians at Fairview Avenue;
• Installation of grassed boulevards between curb and sidewalk, with street trees (where possible) from Cameron Street to Borden Avenue;
• Installation of narrow, coloured concrete boulevards between curb and sidewalk from Queen Street to Cameron Street; and
• Implementation of the following improvements at the “S” curves east of Stirling Avenue to enhance safety for motorists and pedestrians:
- Corrections to the pavement cross-slope;
- Replacement of guide rails on the north (school) side;
- New guide rails on the south (cemetery) side;
- Preserving current 30km/h recommended speed; and
- Preserving yellow flashing warning lights in both directions.

I was a bit surprised when I first heard that this was in the works, but I guess the underground services were not replace when Weber was widened (and all those trees came down!) back in the '60s (or was it '70s? Memories fade).