Ontario Construction News staff writer
The City of Windsor has started Phase 2 of improvements on Banwell Road, part of about $18 million in planned improvements for the corridor between 2020 and 2030.
In 2022, council approved a $1.7-billion, 10-year capital plan with close to $1-billion in spending on roads and sewers. This year the city plans to spend $47-million on road and sewer upgrades – up from $44-million in 2020 and $25.2-million in 2019.
Phase 1 included $2.5-million for improvements along Banwell Road from Tecumseh Road to Palmetto Street. This phase included installation of new road infrastructure, new storm sewers, asphalt paving, curbs and gutters, new streetlights, new sidewalk, and a new multi-use trail.
Phase 2, with a $6.5-million price tag includes:
- Construction of a new roundabout at the intersection where Wildwood Drive and Mulberry Drive meet Banwell Road
- New sidewalk and multi-use trail added from Palmetto Street to the new roundabout
- New road infrastructure including new storm sewers, asphalt pavement, curbs and gutters, and new streetlights
“I’m pleased to see Phase 2 of the Banwell Road Corridor Improvement project get underway, expanding on enhancements begun in 2020,” said Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens. “When this current phase wraps, the new roundabout will enhance public safety and improve traffic flow to the area, leading to faster commute times for residents.
“Road infrastructure is one of our most important public assets, with our roads forming the bedrock of our city’s economic growth and social vitality. The Banwell project is a major piece of the puzzle. These investments will help meet our future transportation needs.”