2019-2023 Corydon/Stafford/Taylor Pavement Renewals Project
The 2019-2023 Corydon/Stafford/Taylor Pavement Renewals Project is supported by the Government of Canada's New Building Canada Fund and the Province of Manitoba. It will see major reconstruction work, including new roadway and sidewalk infrastructure, on Stafford Street, Corydon Avenue and Taylor Avenue – ultimately leading to greatly improved road surface conditions.
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Updates
August 17, 2020 - Corydon Avenue between Cambridge Street and Stafford Street will temporarily close to all traffic today, August 17, 2020, to accommodate paving operations. Westbound traffic and access to and from Harrow Street and Wilton Street will still be permitted. Pedestrians will be required to use the north-side sidewalk, but business access on both north and south sides will be maintained. Transit will be temporarily rerouted down Grosvenor Avenue.
Background
The 2019-2023 Corydon/Stafford/Taylor Pavement Renewals Project is supported by the Government of Canada's New Building Canada Fund and the Province of Manitoba. It will see major reconstruction work, including new roadway and sidewalk infrastructure, on Stafford Street, Corydon Avenue and Taylor Avenue – ultimately leading to greatly improved road surface conditions.
The project will also include improvements to pedestrian and motorist safety, as well as some existing cycling infrastructure.
The following areas are included in this project:
- Stafford Street from Corydon Avenue to Pembina Highway
- Corydon Avenue from Stafford Street to Cambridge Street
- Eastbound Corydon Avenue from Cambridge Street to Waterloo Street
- Taylor Avenue from Wilton Street to Pembina Highway
The project design relies on geometric improvements and upgrades to meet pedestrian accessibility standards, increase traffic safety and improve efficiency. The project team is working closely with other City departments to mitigate impacts on parking, Transit service, and both business and residential access through construction; there will be minimal impacts to these amenities upon project completion.
Because of the project's limited scope, it will not include any public engagement activities. Instead, the City will reach out to and meet with businesses, residents, and property owners in each project area to provide information on localized permanent impacts, and gather information about parking and loading needs, and accessibility concerns, throughout construction.
Up-to-date information about staging, access, and other construction-related topics will be posted on this webpage throughout the project.
If you own or lease property in the area and believe you may be impacted by this project, please feel free to reach out to us at CST@winnipeg.ca
Documents
| Document Name | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Invitation to Taylor Ave Business Stakeholders | 2019-11-26 | Community Letters |
| Invitation to Corydon and Stafford Business Stakeholders | 2019-11-26 | Community Letters |
| Invitation to area schools, community centres & places of worship | 2019-12-03 | Community Letters |
| Stafford staging cross section | 2020-02-13 | Open house materials |
| Stakeholder meeting welcome board and timeline | 2020-02-13 | Open house materials |
| Taylor and Stafford staging circulation | 2020-02-13 | Open house materials |
| Taylor Avenue Geometric improvements | 2020-02-13 | Open house materials |
| Corydon and Cambridge Geometric improvements | 2020-02-13 | Open house materials |
| Corydon staging plans and cross sections | 2020-02-13 | Open house materials |
| Construction notice | 2020-04-14 | Community letters |
| Construction notice | 2020-08-11 | Community letters |
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2019-2023 Corydon/Stafford/Taylor Pavement Renewals Project is supported by the Government of Canada's New Building Canada Fund and the Province of Manitoba. It will see major reconstruction work, including new roadway and sidewalk infrastructure, on Corydon Avenue, Stafford Street and Taylor Avenue – ultimately leading to greatly improved road surface conditions.
The project will also include improvements to pedestrian and motorist safety, as well as some existing cycling infrastructure. The project will include a total reconstruction of Stafford Street (Pembina Highway to Corydon Avenue), Corydon Avenue (Stafford Street to Waterloo Street) and Taylor Avenue (Wilton Street to Pembina Highway). The work is anticipated to be completed over four years as follows:
2020
- Corydon Avenue – Stafford Street to Rockwood Street
- Eastbound Corydon Avenue– Waterloo Street to Oxford Street
2021
- Corydon Avenue – Rockwood Street to Oxford Street
- Taylor Avenue– Wilton Street to Harrow Street
2022-2023
- Stafford Street – Corydon Avenue to Pembina Highway (project sequencing to be determined)
- Taylor Avenue – Harrow Street to Pembina Highway (project sequencing to be determined)
The roadways will be completely reconstructed with new concrete pavement, new curbs, and new sidewalks (in most locations). The new roads will be smooth and drain well. All streetlights will be replaced.
The City is currently working on a separate Water and Waste project on Taylor. We are installing large combined sewer relief sewers and will, over the next few years, continue the installation in the neighborhoods south of Grant Avenue and also along some sections of Stafford Street. A section of watermain will also be renewed along Taylor Avenue.
The Corydon/Stafford/Taylor project will follow this underground work by rebuilding the sections of Stafford Street and Taylor Avenue listed in this pavement renewal program.
Dedicated left turn lanes, addition of a new median, signal improvements, sightline improvements, and crosswalk realignments are all planned to improve safety at the intersection of Corydon Avenue and Cambridge Street.
The project will also include turning lanes on Taylor Avenue at Stafford Street to improve both traffic safety and flow.
Pedestrian facilities will be designed according to the latest accessibility standards and will also focus on serving individuals with visual impairments. New design features include yellow detectable warning tiles, paving bands to assist in visually delineating the intended walking path, realigned pedestrian crossings, and improved sightlines to assist drivers in navigating through pedestrian crossings.
A new sidewalk will be constructed on the south boulevard of Taylor Avenue between Harrow Street and Pembina Highway; the sidewalk on the north side of Taylor Avenue between Stafford Street and Pembina Highway will be widened to improve accessibility.
A protected bicycle intersection will be constructed at Taylor Ave and Harrow St. This will allow for a convenient interchange for cyclists to and from Taylor Ave and Harrow St and transition between various on and off-street bike infrastructure.
We will meet individually with major stakeholders through the planning and design phase of the project to provide information on location-specific impacts, and to determine specific needs during staging.
Major stakeholders include local businesses, schools, churches, and community centers directly affected by the outcomes of this project.
We are working hard to minimize impacts to businesses and residences during construction. We are maintaining sidewalks, pedestrian access, and as access to parking lots and alleys, as much as possible; however, two primary closures are scheduled:
- The sidewalk on the north side of Corydon Street will be not be accessible throughout that area's construction.
- All sidewalks will be closed for short periods of time while they are being paved.
Specific concerns can be voiced during the targeted meetings and/or through channels outlined in the notification letters sent out prior to construction.
While we are working hard to minimize impacts, lanes will be closed, turning restrictions implemented, and on-street parking removed throughout the various project areas to accommodate construction activities. Access through major intersections will be maintained; however, some side street approaches will also be closed to traffic.
We encourage concerned residents and businesses to reach out to us directly via CST@winnipeg.ca.
We are working closely with our Urban Forestry branch to preserve and protect trees as much as possible. In some cases, the new roadway design requires us to remove trees to implement safety features. In these instances, public safety will take precedence over tree preservation. We will communicate directly with property owners adjacent and near to the affected trees.
Transit services will be maintained throughout construction using various means such as stop relocations, temporary stop closures and/or transit detours.
While the City continues to evaluate its services and projects amid the COVID-19 pandemic, road construction is considered an essential service by the Province of Manitoba and at this time is expected to proceed as planned with the following considerations:
- Our contractors are working with their industry and public health officials to determine safe work procedures for construction sites.
- In-person outreach and consultations to help us understand the needs of property owners adjacent to regional road renewals and other non-Capital projects will now be done remotely via phone, regular mail, email or other online channels.
- We are evaluating options for public engagement on larger capital projects and looking at how to continue to stay connected to Winnipeggers and their feedback and input. Updates on specific projects and their timeleines will be provided once information is available.
We are doing our best to reach stakeholders in a timely and efficient manner but also understand that normal is changing every day and people may no longer be reachable where, or how, we once expected.
If you are a stakeholder on an upcoming project and have new or temporary contact information, please reach out to PWDCommunications@winnipeg.ca.
Please reach out to us. Send an email to PWDCommunications@winnipeg.ca and we will have the project team contact you.
