General Road and Highway Discussion

[Rainrider22]

Is it just me or does it seem like a lot of summer road projects are behind from where they should be this late in the construction season?

Also, it seems to me like the problem of not finishing infrastructure projects on time is getting worse over time? Is that the case? Is there some sort of objective measure reported to council? If true what would be the reason? More complicated projects/older infrastructure? Inexperienced companies? Companies low-balling bids too much and then not having enough staff to get things done on time? The last few construction seasons seem to have been pretty good weather wise (early spring/late winter, few rainy days).

I agree with you.  The Ottawa Street rebuild that started last summer and was to be completed last fall is still not done.  They are painfully slow in completing landscaping and the top coat of pavement still hasn't been put down.  I brought this up with Scott Davey who is running for re-election in my area and his response was so predictable, it is a regional project.  I get that, but who is going to advocate for the city if the local counselor doesn't get involved and take people to task.  It is as though the Regional and City project mangers figure, oh well, just go with it !!  If the contractors are being spread to thin, then open up the tender process to more contractors and ditch the silly must be union workers aspect!!!