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Construction Update – September 3rd, 2026

Construction activities anticipated for the upcoming week include the following:

Public Works Yard 97 Franklin Street

Civil works, including excavation, grading, and base preparation, are underway as structural steel for the new five (5) bay garage is scheduled to arrive in early September.  Asphalt paving is expected to be undertaken next week.

Lake Avenue West (O’Donovan Drive to Boat Launch)

Landscaping will be completed over the next week.

Frank Street (Emily Street to Mississippi River)

Landscaping will be completed over the next week.

Napoleon Street (Wilson Street to Woodward Street)

The top lift asphalt is expected to be completed on September 4th. Landscaping efforts are underway.

Sarah Street (Lake to Woodward)

The top lift asphalt is expected to be completed on September 8th. Landscaping efforts are underway.

Sarah Street (Arthur to Morris)

The top lift asphalt is expected to be completed on September 4th. Landscaping efforts are underway.

College Street (Victoria to Bridge)

The top lift asphalt is expected to be completed on September 8th. Landscaping will be completed over the next week.

For everyone’s safety, the Town of Carleton Place would like to request that residents find alternative routes to avoid these active construction zones.  If you cannot avoid these areas, please reduce your speed and follow the directions provided by flag crews and/or any posted signage.  Should you have any questions or concerns regarding any of our projects, please do not hesitate to call Public Works at (613) 257-2253. The Public Works Department would like to remind residents that weather, staffing, and supply of materials can impact the construction schedule.