Manitou Road Local Drainage Improvement Project
As part of The City’s Local Drainage Improvements (LDI) Program, we will be working in your area to improve the stormwater system to alleviate excessive pooling and flooding that can happen.
Project Details
At Manitou Rd SE, during storms, flooding and pooling are common. This project work will upgrade the existing storm infrastructure with the installation of manholes, backflow prevention valves and raising driveways to reduce pooling and flooding issues.
The City needs to raise the driveway entrances of the following locations on Manitou Rd SE:
315 Manitou Rd SE.
415 Manitou Rd SE.
419-439 Manitou Rd SE.
Project Timeline
Construction is scheduled to begin the week of July 8, 2024, and will take approximately five weeks to complete.
Phase 1: 315 & 415 Manitou Rd SE - July 8 – Aug 2, 2024 – Underground, Concrete & Asphalt works
July 8 – July 15 - Single lane closure on eastbound Manitou Rd SE.
Flagger will be present on site to direct traffic and alert drivers of lane closure.
Signage will be placed on Manitou RD SE to notify road users of the upcoming construction.
Phase 2: 419 - 439 Manitou Rd SE - July 17 - 31, 2024 – Underground, Concrete & Asphalt works
July 17 – July 18 - Full road closure in the vicinity of 419 Manitou RD SE, with detours provided via Manitoba Rd SE & Manilla Rd SE
July 19 – July 22 - Single lane closure on eastbound Manitou Rd SE.
Construction Impacts
An increase in on-site construction activity including construction crews, vehicles, and heavy equipment.
Increased noise, vibration and dust.
Parking restrictions on both sides of the road, within the work area.
Sidewalk closure with fencing and signage placed around the work area.
Construction will be weather dependent, and timelines may change due to weather, underground conditions and/or other unexpected circumstances.
Work hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
Project Information
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact 311 and reference the Manitou Local Drainage Improvements (LDI) Project. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this necessary work.