Bollards To Be Removed In Downtown Peterborough
/Bollards that were installed on some downtown streets to create additional pedestrian space for physical distancing will be removed over the next two weeks to prepare for winter maintenance, according to a City of Peterborough release.
The installation on Water Street, between Simcoe Street and Hunter Street, will be removed the week of October 13th and the remaining installations on other streets will be removed over a few days starting Wednesday, October 21st.
With the removal of the bollards, the sidewalks and streets and parking will revert to their typical spaces. Businesses with agreements with the City are able to have patios in assigned sidewalk spaces until October 20th.
The bollards need to be removed to get ready for winter. Residents and visitors are reminded that public health measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 remain in effect, including:
Maintain physical distance of 2 metres from others not in your household
Wear a face covering in indoor and outdoor settings where physical distancing may be a challenge
Stay home if you do not feel well
Wash or sanitize your hands frequently