Downtown Reimagined Project Update – August 7, 2026
Another productive week has passed for the Downtown Reimagined Project. Crews have wrapped up watermain and service installation on Elm Street, west of Mountain Street, with only testing, final connections, and restoration left to complete at a later date. The team has since shifted east of Mountain Street, where they're now installing watermain and sanitary laterals as they work toward Main Street East. Because that work sits close to the Elm Street and Mountain Street intersection, traffic control and police presence remain in place to keep everyone moving safely through the area until there's enough of a buffer to safely re-activate the traffic lights.
Next week, that installation continues on Elm Street east of Mountain Street, and crews will also complete a section of watermain in the Balsam Lane parking lot.
Comedy Nights kicked off at Coronation Park this week, with more laughs on the way every Wednesday in August. Music in the Park runs every Thursday through August 20, the Construction StoryWalk continues through August 28, Movies in the Park returns August 7, 14, and 28, the Construction Passport runs through September 30, and the Grimsby Farmers' Market is open every Thursday at its temporary location Major Refrigeration Peach King Centre behind Town Hall through October 8.
THE 60-SECOND RUN DOWN: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE WEEK OF AUGUST 10
Construction
- Watermain and service installation on Elm Street, west of Mountain Street, is complete aside from testing, final connections, and restoration, which will follow at a later date.
- Crews have shifted east of Mountain Street and are installing watermain and sanitary laterals as they work toward Main Street East.
- Crews will also complete a section of watermain in the Balsam Lane parking lot.
Traffic Plan
- Single-lane closure on Elm Street with alternating two-way traffic.
- Police presence and flag persons remain at the Elm/Mountain intersection to manage traffic to keep everyone moving safely through the area until there's enough of a buffer to safely re-activate the traffic lights.
Downtown Highlights
- Construction StoryWalk: Continues until August 28.
- Construction Passport: Running until September 30.
- Comedy Nights: Every Wednesday in August at 7:00 p.m. at Coronation Park.
- Music in the Park: Every Thursday through August 20 at Coronation Park.
- Movies in the Park: August 7, 14, and 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.
DIGGING DEEPER (For those who want the details)
A LOOK AHEAD
Week of August 10 – Elm Street (East of Mountain Street to Main Street East) & Balsam Lane Parking Lot
Installation of watermain and sanitary service replacements continues on Elm Street, east of Mountain Street, as crews work toward Main Street East. In the same stretch, a section of watermain in the Balsam Lane parking lot will also be completed.
Traffic
- Elm Street will see a single-lane closure with alternating two-way traffic.
- Police presence and flag persons remain at the Elm/Mountain intersection to manage traffic to keep everyone moving safely through the area until there's enough of a buffer to safely re-activate the traffic lights.
See traffic plan graphic below.
MEDIA SPOTLIGHT
Niagara This Week | July 30, 2026
‘Still plugging away’: What Grimsby drivers need to know about Elm Street project
The article highlights this week's Downtown Reimagined construction progress, including completed watermain work on Elm Street, upcoming construction activities, traffic impacts, and what residents and businesses can expect as work continues through the downtown.
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Local | August 4, 2026
Comedy Nights set to bring lots of laughs to downtown Grimsby
The piece announces the launch of Downtown Grimsby BIA's free Comedy Nights series, showcasing how the event is bringing residents and visitors downtown, supporting local businesses during construction, and contributing to a vibrant summer in downtown Grimsby.
A LOOK BACK
Week of August 3 Construction Recap
Watermain and service installation on Elm Street, west of Mountain Street, is now complete aside from testing, final connections, and restoration, which will follow at a later date. Crews have since moved to Elm Street east of Mountain Street, installing watermain and sanitary laterals as they work toward Main Street East. Because this work sits close to the Elm/Mountain intersection, traffic control and police presence remained in place all week to manage traffic until there's enough of a buffer to safely re-activate the traffic lights.
Comedy Nights Launched August 5
Comedy Nights are here! Downtown Grimsby's Comedy Nights kicked off this week at Coronation Park, led by the Downtown Grimsby BIA in partnership with the Grimsby Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Grimsby and the Downtown Reimagined Project.
Hosted by David Green with comics Paul Haywood, Evan Carter, Ronnie Edwards, and Larry Smith, Comedy Nights run every Wednesday in August at 7:00 p.m. at Coronation Park, 77 Main St W.
Admission is free and the show is family friendly. In case of rain, the venue moves indoors to Station One Coffee House.
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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