A two-week-long lane closure is coming to downtown Brampton for work on the city’s Riverwalk flood protection project.
Early construction on Brampton’s multi-million dollar Riverwalk revitalization project started last year, with protective fencing around the construction area, demolitions and removal of trees and vegetation.
Construction is expected to stretch into the spring 2028, and will go into full swing this spring.
And starting next week, one lane will be temporarily closed on Scott Street between Church Street and the Scott Street Bridge over Etobicoke Creek.
“Residents should plan for extra travel time or consider alternative routes, where possible,” the city said in a release.
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Work is set to begin on a temporary alternate channel to safely reroute Etobicoke Creek while the enhanced flood protection channel is built.
The city is also implementing environmental mitigation measures to protect local wildlife during construction, including installing bat boxes and creating alternative habitats to support species affected by early construction. The city says it will plant three trees for every one removed.
Once complete, the new flood prevention measures will surpass the province’s Regulatory Flood Standards and will be able to withstand storm events with approximately 285 millimetres over 48 hours – equivalent to or greater than Hurricane Hazel, the city says.
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