Intersection Of Sherbrooke And Bethune Street Will Be Temporarily Closed Next Week

The intersection of Sherbrooke and Bethune streets will be closed to through traffic from Jan. 17 - 22 while work is completed as part of the Central Area Flood Reduction Project. Sidewalks in the construction area will also be closed.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Detour routes will be posted for both vehicles and pedestrians.

Local access to Bethune Street and Sherbrooke Street within the road closure area will be available for people accessing their homes and businesses.

The Bethune Street Flood Reduction project was one of the top priorities that came out of the Flood Reduction Master Plan process after the flood in July 2004 that caused significant damage valued at more than $100 million, with substantial flooding in the central area (downtown).

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