In some cases, the removals are limited to a narrow section of sidewalk, such as shown here. In other instances, they involve more substantial removals, such as the removal of the existing curb and gutter. To minimize possible disruption along No. 3 Road, the majority of work involving removals will be carried out during the late evening hours. Removals may involve removing an existing median, as shown here, or it may even require removal of a section of the roadway. Where the roadway is widened, streetlighting, traffic signs or signals, medians, turn bays may all need to be relocated.
Removals can require excavation to considerable depth and require considerable care.
Below ground removals include items such as this 1.2 metre high streetlight base. In addition, care must be taken to ensure that no existing underground services, such as electrical or communications cables are disturbed. Storm Sewer City sewer connections are another underground service which must be exposed during removals and, where needed, relocated to the new curbside. This work may involve the placing of new pipe sections and access points once the initial removals have been completed. Electrical As with the relocation and additions for City sewer connections, changes to road side electrical services are also commenced at this time.