Region of Waterloo urges ‘patience’ as road construction season resumes [Video]

As the weather continues to warm up, local municipalities are getting set for another season of road construction.

“Please be patient,” urged Leah Walter, the director of engineering and transportation for the City of Cambridge. “These projects often offer an overall benefit to the community and we do appreciate the patience.”

The biggest headache Cambridge staff expect on local roads is the reconstruction of Beverly Street, from Dundas Street North to Elgin Street North.

“That will start early April,” said Walter. “Then it should wrap up for Samuelson Street in September, we’re hoping, followed by Beverley Street being open sometime in November.”

Along with the work on the road, a new multi-use trail and pedestrian underpass will installed at the CP rail crossing.

“Commuters will have to choose a different route other than Beverley Street. Essentially, we’re going to be asking people to detour along Elgin,” Walter added.

Projects in the City of Kitchener

Several projects are planned in Kitchener.

“Significant road …