Notice of Construction: Caledonia Urban Overlay - Update

The Caledonia Urban Overlay project is set to conclude next week, with final construction work scheduled for:

  • Wednesday, October 7
  • Thursday, October 8
  • Friday, October 9 (tentative, only if required)

Construction activity during this period includes:

  • Final adjustments to maintenance holes and water valves
  • Hydro-vac cleaning of maintenance holes
  • Installation of decorative crosswalks at the Argyle Street/Caithness Street intersection

Work completed to date on this project includes:

Argyle Street Bridge

  • Asphalt roadway resurfacing
  • Line Painting

Argyle Street North

  • Asphalt roadway resurfacing
  • Replacement of damaged curb and sidewalk sections
  • Line painting

Forfar Street East

  • Asphalt roadway resurfacing
  • Line painting
  • Conversion to a one-way roadway
  • Addition of angled parking along the north side of Forfar Street

Traffic/noise impacts

As with previous work, construction will be completed at night between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. to minimize disruption. The Argyle Street Bridge and Argyle Street between the bridge and Sutherland Street will close nightly during construction and reopen to traffic each morning. 

Residents may experience increased noise from construction activities during this scheduled work period, which falls under our Noise By-Law, Section XI, Exemptions, 15. c.

Detour routes and traffic control measures will be in place throughout the duration of the work.

Thank you for your patience

Construction activities can be disruptive, and we understand the temporary challenges they may pose for residents, businesses, and visitors. We appreciate your patience and cooperation. These improvements are essential to enhancing our neighbourhoods and strengthening our community infrastructure. The County remains committed to minimizing disruption wherever possible.

Questions or concerns?

Construction-related information, including major project status updates, can be found on our Capital Projects page. For more information about this project or other construction activities, please contact:

Engineering Services
engineering@haldimandcounty.on.ca
905-318-5932, ext. 6404


Updated: October 2, 2026