The Pugh Street – Oak to Wallace Project continues infrastructure renewal in the Fulton Heights area, ensuring long-term reliability of underground services. The project will replace aging water, sanitary, and stormwater systems, improving service for residents and future-proofing the neighborhood’s infrastructure.
What to Expect:
Traffic Impacts:
- Pugh Street (Oak to Wallace) will be closed to through traffic for the duration of construction.
- Local access will be maintained for residents as much as possible.
Public Transit Impacts:
- No impact on public transit routes.
Pedestrian Access:
- No major detours or impacts anticipated for pedestrians.
What is Being Accomplished?
Upgrading Critical Underground Infrastructure:
- New water mains improve service reliability.
- New sanitary sewer system to support modern capacity needs.
- New stormwater drainage system to improve flood resilience.
- Replacing aging infrastructure that has reached the end of its service life.
- Enhancing reliability of essential services for current and future residents.
The Benefits:
- Improved water service with new water mains.
- Upgraded sewer and storm systems, reducing the risk of backups and flooding.
- Long-term infrastructure investment, reducing emergency repairs and service disruptions.
Flood Protection:
- This project does not directly address flood mitigation, but new storm infrastructure will help improve drainage efficiency.
Project Timing & Future Work:
Why is This Project Being Undertaken Now?
- Part of ongoing renewal efforts in Fulton Heights, where aging infrastructure needs replacement.
Will There Be More Construction in the Future?
- Yes, future work is planned in the Fulton Heights area as part of the city's long-term renewal strategy.
Project Funding:
Partially funded through the IBA Program.
Are Any Trees Being Removed?
Yes, some trees will be removed as part of the project.
How Does This Fit Into Long-Term Planning?
This project aligns with the city’s long-term financial plan by renewing end-of-life infrastructure and reducing the infrastructure deficit.
- Supports sustainable asset management by ensuring modern, reliable underground systems in the Fulton Heights area.