Downtown Reimagined Project Update – August 14, 2026

Crews are getting closer to Main Street East as work continues to move along Elm Street.

This week, crews are installing the new watermain, sanitary laterals, water service connections, a valve chamber and a new fire hydrant — another step forward in replacing and upgrading critical downtown infrastructure.

Traffic remains open with single-lane operation during working hours. Paid duty police officers and contractor flag persons continue to help manage traffic safely near the Elm Street and Mountain Street intersection.

Temporary driveway closures may be required near TD Bank and GBF Plaza as work progresses. Affected businesses and property owners will receive advance notice.

Looking ahead: Next week, crews will continue east toward Main Street East, with a focus on watermain and water service installations.

And while construction continues, there’s still plenty happening downtown! Comedy Nights continue every Wednesday in August, Music in the Park runs through August 20, the Construction StoryWalk continues through August 28, Movies in the Park returns August 28, and the Construction Passport runs through September 30.

THE 60-SECOND RUN DOWN: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 17

Construction

Crews continue installing watermain, sanitary lateral connections, and water service connections on Elm Street east of Mountain Street, as work advances toward Main Street East.
A water valve chamber and a new fire hydrant will also be installed in this stretch.
Temporary driveway closures may be required near the TD Bank and GBF Plaza; affected businesses and property owners will receive advance notice before any closures occur.

Traffic Plan

Elm Street will remain under a single-lane closure with alternating two-way traffic controlled by contractor flag persons.
Paid duty police officers and flag persons will remain at the Elm Street and Main Street East intersection while construction activities continue in close proximity to the intersection.
Motorists are encouraged to expect minor delays, follow posted signage, and use caution when travelling through the construction zone.

Downtown Highlights

Construction StoryWalk: Continues until August 28
Construction Passport: Runs until September 30
Comedy Nights: Every Wednesday in August at 7:00 p.m. at Coronation Park
Music in the Park: Thursdays through August 20 at Coronation Park
Movies in the Park: August 14 & 28 at Coronation Park
Grimsby Farmers' Market: Open every Thursday at its temporary location Major Refrigeration Peach King Centre behind Town Hall through October 8.

See traffic plan graphic below.

Click here for the full plan

A LOOK BACK

Week of August 10 Construction Recap

Crews made steady progress on Elm Street east of Mountain Street, with the week's work focused on installing the new watermain, completing sanitary lateral connections, installing new water service connections, constructing a water valve chamber, and installing a new fire hydrant as work advanced toward Main Street East.
Because that work was close to the Mountain Street and Elm Street intersection, paid duty police officers continued to assist with traffic management to keep motorists and crews safe.
Traffic remained open through the zone with single-lane operation during working hours, with contractor flag persons managing alternating traffic to maintain a steady, safe flow of vehicles.
Temporary driveway access closures may have been required near the TD Bank and GBF Plaza as watermain installation progressed; affected businesses and property owners received advance notice before any closures.

NEXT STEPS

We recognize that a project of this scale brings temporary changes to daily routines, and we remain committed to providing clear, timely communication throughout construction.

Our goal is to make this process as predictable and manageable as possible while delivering long-term improvements that will benefit residents, businesses, and visitors for generations to come.

Thank you for your continued patience, partnership, and support as we work together to reimagine downtown Grimsby.

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