Pottery Road closed from May 24 until September 5 for large-scale improvements

Pottery Road’s been closed for the first time in at least 50 years for a total reconstruction.

The popular collector route, which usually carries an average of 18,000 vehicles a day, was closed a week ago Tuesday while contractor Nu Road Construction begins work on a complete overhaul, including replacing water mains, building curbs and a wide sidewalk to give pedestrians and cyclists, according to Gord Macmillan, the city’s director of design and construction, “a bigger part of the road allowance.

“It’s a high-traffic area for cyclists and pedestrians. That’s another reason for the complete road closure.”

The road will be closed until Labour Day, which Macmillan calls a hard deadline.

“If necessary, there will be work late into the days and weekend work will be required to make sure the contractor stays on schedule.”