Project Description
This project is located on a 3.4 km stretch along York Road (Regional Road 81) between Concession 7 Road and Four Mile Creek Road (Regional Road 100) in the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. The purpose of the project is to upgrade the existing watermain to continue to provide safe and reliable drinking water, address aging infrastructure, and to meet future growth demands expected in the area. Replacing this watermain is necessary to avoid future failures that would be problematic and negatively impact residents and businesses in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Upgrades include the installation of a new PVC watermain with associated valve chambers, fittings, joint restraints and appurtenances.
For more information, please visit the project website at: niagararegion.ca/projects/york-road-watermain-replacement
Thank you for your patience as we complete these necessary upgrades.
Road Closure
Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 to Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. (Weather permitting or the next business day)
The York Road and Four Mile Creek Road intersection will be closed to all vehicle traffic for completion of the watermain installation within the intersection. Dates subject to change.
Detours
- Northbound traffic (Option 1): Four Mile Creek Road > Warner Road > York Road > Concession 6 Road
- Northbound traffic (Option 2): Four Mile Creek Road > York Road > Concession 3 Road > Line 9 Road
- Southbound traffic (Option 1): Four Mile Creek Road > Line 9 Road > Concession 3 Road > York Road
- Southbound traffic (Option 2): Four Mile Creek Road > Line 7 Road > Concession 6 Road > York Road
- Westbound traffic: York Road > Concession 3 Road > Line 9 Road > Four Mile Creek Road > Line 7 Road > Concession 6 Road
- Eastbound traffic (Option 1): York Road > Concession 6 Road > Line 7 Road > Four Mile Creek Road
- Eastbound traffic (Option 2): York Road > South on Four Mile Creek Road
Businesses and residents along York Road will have access up to Four Mile Creek Road while on York Road, but will not have access through the intersection. Eastbound traffic will have the ability to proceed South on Four Mile Creek Road. Northbound traffic will have the ability to proceed East on York Road.
Businesses and schools will remain open at all times.
Road Closure Information
For road closure information, visit Niagararegion.ca or Municipal511.ca for real-time information on closures and construction updates. Municipal511 shares road information that connects to Google Maps and Waze. It helps Niagara Region, local municipalities and the Ministry of Transportation better coordinate local construction projects to minimize traffic disruption.
What to Expect
During construction, expect dust, periodic noise, and road closures near construction activities with detour routes set up through nearby neighborhoods. Advance notice will be provided if access to your property or services will be interrupted.
Working hours will typically fall between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday to Friday. Some activities may require working hours outside of these times.
The Niagara Region and the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake are working together to ensure the public is aware of the closure details. The Town will also encourage residents to shop local in the area and remind everyone that businesses remain open during construction.
Safety
This work involves heavy equipment and open trenches. Please keep away from all fenced areas and follow the posted safety signage. Always keep yourself and others a safe distance from all work areas.
Project Contacts
Cameron DiPietro, P.Eng, CAPM
- Niagara Region Project Manager 905-658-6872
- cameron.dipietro@niagararegion.ca
Kerry Howe Jr. P.Eng
- Kerry T. Howe Engineering Ltd. Senior Project Manager
- 905-650-0413
- khowe@ktheng.ca
Special accessibility accommodations and materials in alternate formats can be arranged by contacting the Niagara Region’s Accessibility Advisory Coordinator at 905-980-6000, ext. 3252 or accessibility@niagararegion.ca.
This notice was first issued on Oct. 21st, 2025.