Ontario Construction News staff writer
The City of Windsor plans to spend $2,246,241 on 16 new residential milling and paving projects this year, covering 10.2 kilometres of roads.
The milling and paving projects, which include removing outdated road surfaces and replacing them with fresh asphalt, will begin this month. The initiative underscores the city’s ongoing commitment to infrastructure maintenance and development, benefiting all residents.
More than $16.4 will be spent on all road rehabilitation in 2024, with a focus on 65.4 kilometers of improvements, including:
- Ora Street: Borrelli Drive to Prairie Court (completion by September 2024)
- Bartlet Drive: Casgrain Drive to Guppy Court (by September 2024)
- Granville Crescent: Prince Road to Beechwood Avenue (by September 2024)
- Felix Avenue: Tecumseh Road West to Prince Road (by September 2024)
- Beechwood Street: Redwood Street to Felix Avenue (by September 2024)
- Victoria Avenue: Hanna Street to Ellis Street (by August 2024)
- Lens Avenue: Lincoln Road to Kildare Road (by August 2024)
- Reginald Street: Arthur Road to Pillette Road (by September 2024)
- Milloy Street: Factoria Road to Chandler Road (by September 2024)
- Villaire Avenue: Ontario Street to Raymond Avenue (by September 2024)
- Kerby Road: Ridge Road to Chestnut Drive (completion by September 2024)
- Empress Court: Empress Street to Cul de Sac (by September 2024)
- Coronation Avenue: Ford Boulevard to Ferndale Avenue (by August 2024)
- Foster Avenue: Woodward Boulevard to Walker Road (by September 2024)
- Elsmere Avenue: Grand Marais Road East to North Service Road (by September 2024)
- Everts Avenue: Tecumseh Road West to Campbell Avenue (by September 2024)
In 2024, 57 per cent of Windsor’s capital budget is dedicated to road and sewer upgrades, with $56.1 million for roads and $61.4 million for sewer projects.
The city’s 10-year capital plan, approved as part of the 2024 budget, has $568.8 million allocated to road infrastructure and $470.6 million for sewer upgrades.
“We are building Windsor’s future by investing in infrastructure to support growth and quality of life in our community. Fixing and maintaining Windsor’s roads is crucial as our city continues to grow. I appreciate the hard work of Council and City staff in ensuring these projects proceed smoothly,” said Mayor Drew Dilkens.