Notice: Upcoming Water Main Work – Traffic Disruption and Water Discolouration

Starting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, detours and traffic control will be in place for planned water main replacement and extension on a section of College Street in Liverpool.  The project will begin on May 12 with mobilization of equipment and site preparations and will continue May 13.  Detour signage will be in place to reroute motorists around the work area which includes traffic control. College Street from Waterloo Street to Pleasant Avenue will be closed during the work, and a portion of Barss Street where it intersects College Street will also be closed on May 12 & 13.

Due to the work on the water system, water utility customers around College and Barss Streets will experience temporary discolouration of water on May 13.  Once the work has been completed, customers should run their cold water tap for 5 – 10 minutes until the water runs clear. 

After the work on May 13 is finished, only the section of College Street from Barrs Street to Pleasant Ave. will remain closed, with detour signs as needed. 

Please note, pedestrian access and vehicular access for residents of the area will continue during the work, except for no vehicular access on the one-way section of College Street located between Barrs Street and Pleasant Ave. 

A graphic of the detailed traffic control plan for May 12 & 13  is available by clicking here. 

Ongoing updates will be posted as work advances.  Please refer to the website for updates www.queens.ca or Region of Queens’ page on Facebook.