Caladh Avenue and the surrounding area will undergo extensive reconstruction this fall 2025 to elevate the road network and strengthen coastal defenses. This work covers a stretch of the waterfront from behind the former Consulate Inn on the Jitney Trail to Coleraine Street. Key upgrades include raising the street level by two meters between Commercial Street and Market Street, installing new sidewalks, asphalt resurfacing, and adding a multi-use pathway that includes a bike lane on the south side of the street. Once complete, the updated roadway will connect seamlessly to existing roads and trails.
The street will then become one way, west bound, creating a downtown loop. These improvements are critical for safeguarding both private and public properties along a vulnerable waterfront floodplain, especially as the region faces increasingly severe weather events that threaten infrastructure and strain water management systems.
Questions & Answers
Q: When will construction begin?
A: Work will begin after Labour Day, starting with underground work.
Q: Which area will be affected by the construction?
A: The work will take place on Caladh Avenue between Market Street and Coleraine Street.
Q: What will the construction include?
A: Key upgrades include raising the street level to two meters above sea level between Coleraine Street and Market Street; replacing underground services, installing new sidewalks, lighting, boardwalk, asphalt resurfacing, and adding a new multi-use pathway that includes a bike lane on the south side of the street. Once completed this section of the street will become one way.
Q: How will the construction progress?
October: Work will begin on the north side of the street, followed by the south side. November/December: Paving is scheduled to begin in late November and continue into early December.
Q: Will Caladh Avenue remain open to traffic?
A: Yes. The street will remain open to one-way traffic throughout the construction period.
Q: Will businesses remain accessible?
A: Yes. All businesses can be accessed by foot traffic during the project.
Q: Will there be water outages?
A: Yes. Planned water outages will occur during main connection periods, with public notice provided in advance. However, due to the age of the system, unforeseen outages may also occur.
Q: What happens to on-street parking during construction?
A: There will be no on-street parking on Caladh Avenue. Alternate parking is available at: Public parking lots (access from Water Street only), New Horizons (after events), deCoste Centre (east & west sides), Justice Complex (after
daytime hours), Vendor Village (27 Creighton St.), and CN Station.
Q: How will tour bus parking be managed?
A: Tour buses will be accommodated, with designated parking arranged according to known schedules.
Q: Will delivery trucks be able to access my business/organization?
A: Access may be challenging at times; however, the Town and its contractors will coordinate with you to ensure deliveries can be accommodated.
Q: Who do I contact if I have a question?
A: Contact the Town of Pictou Administration Office at 902-485-4372.
Q: Where can I found out more about this project?
A: Visit the Town website at https://www.townofpictou.ca/current-projects
