Burde Street Surface Upgrades
The City of Port Alberni, with the help of Bowerman Construction Ltd., completed the inground work on the Burde Street Watermain and Storm Drain Project in fall 2024. With the watermain now commissioned and the storm drains poised for service, Bowerman will return to the site to complete surface upgrades as the final phase of this multi-year infrastructure upgrades project.
HOURS OF WORK
Work will generally occur Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, there may be times when crews will need to work longer hours or on weekends to maintain the construction schedule.
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Crews Mobilizing to Complete Surface Upgrades
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In the days ahead, you will see Bowerman Construction Ltd. mobilize their equipment on Burde Street. With the majority of the in-ground work complete on the new watermain and associated utilities, crews will be returning to Burde Street between 10th Avenue and 16th Avenue to carry out restoration activities and complete community improvements to the transportation network (sidewalks, bike lanes, boulevards and roadway.)
THE CONSTRUCTION PLAN
Work will begin at 10th Avenue on the north side and progress east up to 16th Avenue. Work crews will approach the project in two block sections keeping construction impacts within the active working zone.
Improvements to Burde Street include:
- New sidewalks and accessibility letdowns
- New curbs and gutters
- New delineated bike lanes
- Pedestrian bumpouts to improve visibility
- New crosswalks and road signage
- Low maintenance landscaping
Restoration activities will require the full span of the roadway blocking through traffic in the two-block section.
TRAFFIC, PARKING AND SAFETY
Residents in the area should anticipate traffic impacts as a result of this project. Through-traffic and residential parking on Burde Street will be restricted in active work zones. Local detours will be in effect. Traffic control signage will be posted outside of regular work hours to ensure traffic patterns are clearly communicated. Please use caution and follow posted signage.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITES
Activities associated with this project will include:
- Asphalt removal and road grading
- Catch basin construction
- Retaining wall construction
- Curb forming (including letdowns at designated corners)
- Removal of existing sidewalks and re-pouring/forming new sidewalks
- Asphalt paving for the upgraded roadway
- Bike lane installation and line painting
- Crosswalk and street line painting
Please note that certain activities listed above, like sidewalk pours, are seasonal and require warmer temperatures to ensure the product cures or hardens. As the weather warms up, these more sensitive activities will be scheduled.
ACCESS TO YOUR PROPERTY
Access to residences will be maintained; however, there may be times when construction activities temporarily block a driveway and local residents may not be able to access their property by vehicle. To help reduce inconvenience, City staff will:
- provide advance notice when driveways will be blocked;
- determine alternate options for access and parking, if available;
- keep emergency services informed;
- update residents and stakeholders on project progress; and
- be available to answer questions and address concerns.
We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we work to complete the Burde Street Surface Upgrades.
