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Traffic Disruptions – August 31 and September 1

The Municipality has just received notice that CP Rail will undertake significant construction work along the CP tracks, spanning the length of the CP Rail train trestle*. This rail work includes a large crew from CP Rail and will impact traffic flow below the CP Rail trestles, from John Street to King Street on August 31 and September 1, 2021.

*The CP Rail trestle is located north of the CN Rail trestle.

The construction schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, August 31, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

• John Street...

Walton Street and Queen Street Closure

Residents are advised of the following road closures to accommodate filming in the area on Wednesday, August 25 from 9:00 a.m. to Thursday, August 26 at 2:00 a.m. and Thursday, August 26 from 9:00 a.m. to Friday, August 27 at 2:00 a.m.:

• Walton Street from Ontario Street to Mill Street
• Queen Street from Walton Street to the laneway between Antiques on Queen and Northumberland Arts Gallery and Shop.

Please note there will also be some sidewalk disruptions on the north side of Walton Street from...

Queen Street Closure – August 17, 24 and 31

Residents are advised that Queen Street will be closed from Walton Street to Augusta Street from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on August 17, 24 and 31 to accommodate the Capitol Theatre’s Under the Marquee outdoor concert series. Local access will be permitted from Augusta Street up to Holland Court, including the library parking lot.

Transit Route A is being rerouted to John Street during this closure. The Port Hope Library stop will not be in service during this closure. Passengers can use the Town...

Council Meeting Highlights - August 3

Below is a summary of key items discussed at the Municipality of Port Hope Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. The agendas and staff reports are available on the Agendas and Minutes page of our website. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting was held electronically via video conference.

Council Meeting:

The following are highlights from the Council Meeting.

Water System Financial Plan

Council approved the Water System Financial Plan. The approved...

Water Distribution System Interruption

Residents are advised that on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, a slight interruption to the water distribution system may take place. Staff will be performing maintenance work on the system between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. and this may cause a temporary reduction in water pressure throughout the urban area of the Municipality.

For questions or concerns, please contact Works and Engineering staff.

2021-07-27