Lane restrictions to the east, lane restrictions to the west.
Drivers on Oxford Street will have more construction holdups to deal with for nearly the next two months.
Starting Wednesday, Oxford Street West at the Platt’s Lane/Woodward Avenue intersection (between Columbia and Summit avenues) will be reduced to a single lane in each direction. The restrictions are being put in place to allow for underground and infrastructure work to be completed.
The lane restrictions will remain in place until early October, according to the city.
"Drivers can expect delays through the area and are advised to use alternative routes where possible," the city said in a statement. "To help keep traffic moving as smoothly as possible, drivers are encouraged to fill both lanes to the point where the lane closure begins, and then “zipper merge” into the open lane."
One eastbound and westbound transit stop located to the west of Platt’s Lane/Woodward Avenue will be closed.
Pedestrians will still be able to pass through the area while the work is completed.
Earlier this week similar lane restrictions were put in place on Oxford Street East at the Quebec Street intersection. The reduced lanes in that spot are expected to continue for the next six weeks as crews work to replace watermains and storm sewers.
