Traffic is moving smoothly again on Ouellette Avenue in Windsor.
The city has completed phase six of the $6.7-million streetscape project and all lanes are now fully open from Wyandotte St. to Elliott St.
Senior Engineer Jane He says the project did fall behind schedule, partly because freshly poured concrete failed engineering inspection, but He says there were other factors -- including the construction in the downtown business zone.
"We tried our best to accommodate the business owners requests for building renovations, and the special events and also the Enwin Utilities projects," says He.
He tells AM800 News the work is on budget.
The entire project involved sewer improvements, which was completed earlier -- and the latest work involved new street and pedestrian lighting, a "flex-zone" to allow for patios and public events, plus a revised cross section to facilitate two lanes of traffic with on-street parking.
He tells AM800 News the feedback so far has been positive -- especially the addition of on-street parking.
"We got full support from Downtown BIA and we keep very good communication."
The number of lanes is reduced from four to two, to allow for the additional on-street parking.
Work on the sewage and streetscape improvements began in late-February.