Construction to Begin on Kelly’s Brook Shared-Use Path

A new multi-year construction project is set to begin on November 6, 2023, on Kelly’s Brook Trail. The first phase of construction will begin in the vicinity of Kelly’s Brook Park between Newtown Road and Guy Street this fall. Work will carry over into the 2024 season extending along Kelly’s Brook Trail between Carpasian Road and Guy Street. Future phases will see construction on sections from Guy Street to Columbus Drive, and Kings Bridge Road to Carpasian Road. It is anticipated that work will be completed in 2025.

The project involves upgrading a disconnected gravel trail to a continuous paved shared-use path with lighting and improved street crossings. An Arborist is involved to ensure that landscape plans, removals, replanting, transplanting and tree protection along the project route are completed according to industry best practices.

The shared-use path will improve accessibility and safety. It will be three meters wide and will provide a space that can be used by all active transportation modes, enabling people to get around the city by walking, running, cycling, scooting, strolling, wheeling or rolling. This path is designed to connect to other active transportation routes, enhancing connectivity and providing people with more ways to get around the City.

Kelly’s Brook Trail will remain open to pedestrian traffic during construction. Portions of the trail may be diverted and/or detoured at times to facilitate construction work. Traffic delays and lane reductions are also expected throughout the project at locations where Kelly’s Brook Trail crosses City streets. These disruptions will be communicated throughout the project.

This project was identified as an action in the City’s strategic plan, Our City, Our Future. We are committed to expanding and maintaining a safe and accessible active transportation system as we build a balanced transportation network to get people and goods where they want to go safely.

For details on the Kelly’s Brook Trail project and other shared-use path developments, visit EngageStJohns.ca.