Road and Construction Projects

Notice of Blasting Operations - August 10, 2021

The Town has been advised that blasting operations will occur intermittently over the next two weeks as part of the work on the new, single-lane roundabout at the intersection of McNamara Drive and Dianne Whalen Drive. This construction work is a project of the Provincial Department of Transportation and Infrastructure and is part of the new Intermediate School.

Both dog parks at Paradise Park will be closed from Tuesday, August 10 to Friday, August 13, as crews conduct maintenance and upgrades. Based on feedback from pet owners who use the parks, the grass is being removed and replaced with a pet-friendly granular material. Equipment will be onsite for the work and park visitors are asked to avoid the area and follow all posted signage. The Town apologizes for the inconvenience.

Construction of the new, single-lane roundabout at the intersection of McNamara Drive and Dianne Whalen Drive is expected to start the week of July 12, 2021. The work is a project of the Provincial Department of Transportation and Infrastructure and is part of the new Intermediate School. 

While this work is ongoing, the Town is installing sidewalks on both sides of McNamara Drive, from Sarah Davis Way to Dianne Whalen Drive, to connect with crossings in the new roundabout. The Town is also installing a privacy fence on Dianne Whalen Drive to provide a barrier between the road and the residential neighborhood.

Crews will be on site Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and starting July 24, every second Saturday. The work is expected to be completed by September. 

To facilitate access to the Dianne Whalen Memorial Soccer Complex during the construction, the Town has arranged for a temporary access route through the Carpenters Millwright College property. To access the soccer complex, all users must enter through the parking lot of the Carpenters Millwright College and exit using Dianne Whalen Drive. The attached map shows the route for arriving and leaving the area. 

While crews will work to minimize traffic interruptions, due to the nature of the road project, traffic delays are expected. All drivers are asked to use caution in the area and to follow signage and traffic control procedures. The Town apologizes for the inconvenience caused by this work. 

Maintenance and upgrade work is scheduled for the Reardon Avenue Playground for the week of June 7-11, 2021. As a result of this work, for the safety of all users, the playground will be closed for the duration of this project. Residents are asked to observe all closures and please stay away from all equipment in the area.

Please note, the section of the T’railway from the entrance point at McNamara Drive to approximately 1.3 km towards Topsail Pond is now open to residents. The section from approx. 1.3 km from McNamara Drive to the CBS boundary remains closed as crews continue with construction of the trail. Residents are asked to follow all signage in the area and please avoid the construction area.

The Town of Paradise advises that flushing of dead-end hydrants begins on Monday, May 10, 2021. This is part of the Town’s water system and fire flow protection maintenance programs. 

The flushing will occur between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and will run for approximately three weeks.

As part of this work, residents may notice temporary changes in their water service, including; low water pressure, changes in water colour and/or cloudiness, and slight changes in taste and / or odour of water. In the event of water colour changes and / or cloudiness, residents are asked to run cold water until it appears clear.

Work resumes on the T’Railway upgrade project on Tuesday, April 27. The project involves the section of trail from McNamara Drive to the CBS boundary, and is expected to be completed by end of July. The work includes widening and resurfacing the section of trail, installing a granular surface, and completing appropriate edging and drainage.

The section of T’Railway will be closed during the work and barricades will be in place. Residents are asked to follow all signage in the area and please avoid the construction area. 

The 2021 annual line painting and maintenance program is underway and will continue over the coming months. It includes traffic lines, edge lines, crosswalks, stop bars, margins and arrows throughout the Town.

On Sunday, April 25, crews will be completing line painting on Topsail Road. 

Drivers are asked to follow all posted signage and to use caution when in the area and around work crews.

A detour will be in place to divert traffic for a section of Paradise Road (Camrose Drive to St. Thomas Line) effective Thursday, April 22, 2021. The detour will be in place Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for the duration of the Paradise Road Phase IV project. 

Traffic will be diverted from Paradise Road through Camrose Drive and Deborah Lynn Heights. Emergency vehicles, school buses, and local access will not be detoured. Access to local businesses will also be maintained. Traffic calming measures and appropriate signage will be in place, and Town officials, including Municipal Enforcement, will increase monitoring of the construction site and detour route. 

During the road work project, the public is reminded to proceed with caution and to reduce speeds in construction zones and detour routes. The Town apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this work. 

Construction resumes on Paradise Road Phase IV upgrade project on Monday, April 19, 2021. This is the final phase of the Paradise Road upgrade work and will be completed this year.

The work involves paving at the intersection of St. Thomas Line and Paradise Road, paving and sidewalk installation on the section of road from the intersection to Rob's Road, and widening the road and installing curb, gutters, sidewalks and storm sewers on the remaining section from Rob’s Road to Archibald Drive. 

Construction work will occur from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and will continue for approximately three months. While crews will work to minimize traffic impacts as much as possible, especially during the peak morning and evening traffic times, traffic interruptions and delays will occur as the nature of this work makes it impossible to maintain a lane of traffic in each direction all the times. The public is reminded to use caution and reduce speeds in all construction areas.