Project outline
The construction will span over three years (2025-2026), with the final top coat application scheduled for 2027. Reconstruction will involve watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, sidewalk, curb and road replacement.
Primary components of Phases 1 & 2 are:
- Installation of watermains and services to individual properties
- Replacement of the aging sanitary sewers and structures including sanitary services
- Minor storm sewer repairs
- Replacement of existing street light poles and luminaires
- Roadway reconstruction including new road base, asphalt and curbing and sidewalks
Due to the extent of work proposed, local detours and large vehicle detours will be established for traffic in and around Seaforth and larger municipal boundary.
Phase Two
Phase Two of the Highway 8 Connecting Link Reconstruction project with begin the week of Monday, April 6, 2026 and is expected to last approximately until September 2026.
This phase of the project involves the reconstruction of Goderich St. W from Sparling St. to Main St.
Improvements include:- Installations of watermains and services to individual properties
- Replacement of aging sanitary sewers and structures including sanitary services
- Minor storm sewer repairs
- Replacement of existing streetlight poles and luminaires
- New road base, asphalt, curbing and sidewalks
Phase Two project updates
Phase Two of the Highway 8 Connecting Link Reconstruction project with begin the week of Monday, April 6, 2026 and is expected to last approximately until September 2026.
This phase of the project involves the reconstruction of Goderich St. W from Sparling St. to Main St.
Improvements include:
- Installations of watermains and services to individual properties
- Replacement of aging sanitary sewers and structures including sanitary services
- Minor storm sewer repairs
- Replacement of existing streetlight poles and luminaires
- New road base, asphalt, curbing and sidewalks
Detour routes will be in place and marked for pedestrians, vehicles and truck traffic during the project.
Work on Phase Two of the Highway 8 Connecting Link Reconstruction project is underway!
- Detours are up and running with signage
- Pavement removal is complete
- Temporary watermain is being tested
Next steps include:
- Temporary water connection
- Sanitary sewer will begin
Road closure
Goderich St. W from Sparling St. to Main St.
Detour routes
Please be advised that signage indicating reduced speeds of 50 km/h on the Hydro Line Detour (Hydro Line Rd., Roxboro Ln.) will be installed, and police enforcement has been requested on the detour routes.
Impacts to residents
The road will be closed for a longer period than usual, affecting traffic flow and access.
Pedestrians will need to follow a marked detour route to navigate around construction areas.
Residents should place bins at the curb. The contractor will manage collection, so ensure your address is clearly marked on your bins.
Construction may affect nearby trees, possibly requiring trimming or removal.
We are committed to replacing trees where removals are required as part of the project. Replacement trees will be planted on private property with the agreement of willing landowners located in or near the construction area. Any interested property owner can contact Public Works directly at planningco@huroneast.com or 519‑527‑1060 ext. 27, and we’ll be happy to help
Residents will receive notifications regarding any blockages to their driveways. In some instances, driveways may be inaccessible for an extended period, and residents are advised to park on side streets.
Sod installation timelines depend on weather conditions, while driveway restoration will be prioritized to ensure access is restored as quickly as possible.
The school board and bus company have been informed of the road closure, and any affected bus routes will be managed with an alternative route.
Residents may notice new stop signs installed at select locations throughout Seaforth and on surrounding rural roads in an effort to slow down traffic during construction.
Stop signs have been added at the following intersections:
- Market St. & Jarvis St. N
- John St. & Jarvis St. N
- John St. & Sparling St.
- James St. & Church St.
- James St. & Ann St.
- Roxboro Ln. & Hydro Ln.
Drivers are asked to:
- Watch for new and updated signage
- Drive cautiously in areas where changes have been made
- Come to a full stop where new stop signs are in place
Thank you for your understanding.
Phase One
Phase One of the Connecting Link project was completed in December 2025.
Phase One project updates
Work on Phase One of the Highways 8 Connecting Link Reconstruction project is moving right along!
➡️ Asphalt and sidewalk removals are complete. Walking path is available on both sides of the street.
➡️ Temporary watermain is operational.
➡️ Minor sewer repairs have been completed.
➡️ New sanitary sewer installation is in-progress.
➡️ New watermain installation to follow sanitary sewer installation.
Sanitary sewer installations are progressing on schedule as part of the ongoing reconstruction efforts.
In preparation for the installation of new streetlights in the coming weeks, crews will begin work that may require temporary shutdowns of existing streetlights. These outages will primarily affect areas from Sparling St. westward, with potential impacts on adjacent neighborhoods.
Please be cautious during evening hours and consider alternate lighting if needed.
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Work on Phase One of the Highways 8 Connecting Link Reconstruction project is moving right along!
➡️ Sanitary and watermain have been installed and are currently undergoing testing before they will be put in service.
➡️ Electrical, TCC, Festival Hydro, and streetlight trenching is now complete.
Next steps include:
➡️ Curb work is expected to begin the first week of November.
➡️ Paving is anticipated to occur in md November (weather permitting)
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram or subscribe to this page for updates.Exciting progress is being made on Phase One of the Connecting Link project!
➡️ Curb was installed on Tuesday, November 18, 2025
➡️ Water services are fully connected, and temporary water has been removed.
Next steps include:
➡️ Paving and sidewalk installation is anticipated to occur as soon as weather permits.
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We appreciate everyone’s patience as Phase One of the Goderich St. construction project nears completion. The work is in its final stages and is currently waiting on paving which will be weather dependent.
To help keep travel safe during winter weather:
➡️ Use the designated detour route of Hydro Line Rd. and Roxboro Line, which connect directly to Highway 8. These roads are plowed and sanded starting at approximately 4 AM and monitored throughout the day and early evening. Given the increased traffic volumes, they are plowed as needed to maintain safe conditions.
➡️ Please note that Front Rd. is not part of the designated detour and does not receive the same level of winter maintenance.
➡️ Trucks use the designated truck route on the wider county roads to help protect our local road ways and keep other motorist safe.
If you have concerns or experience issues, contact our office at 519-527-0160 ext. 38.
Thank you for your understanding as we finish this important project. We are almost there #HuronEast!
Crews are currently out paving Goderich St. W to wrap up Phase One of the Connection Link Reconstruction Project!
We’re almost there!
Thank you for your patience.
Phase One of the Connecting Link Reconstruction Project is now complete, and Goderich St. W is officially open!
The start date for Phase Two has not yet been finalized, but work is anticipated to begin in Spring 2026. This next phase will focus on Goderich St. W from Sparling St. to Main St.
Stay tuned to Facebook, Instagram or subscribe to the Huron Asks Residents (H.E.A.R) page at www.huroneast.com/connectinglink for updates on upcoming construction dates for Phase Two.
