The Town of Comox will begin construction of the Robb Avenue Upgrade Project next month, between Anderton Road and Aitken Road.

The project is expected to be completed by November and will include upgrades to underground utilities, roadway infrastructure, pedestrian facilities, and streetscape features, including the planting of new trees.

Chief Administrative Officer Jordan Wall says the improvements will make Robb Avenue safer, more accessible and better connected for residents now and into the future.

He also acknowledged there will be short-term inconveniences but says the long-term improvements will benefit everyone who uses the corridor.

Work will include the installation of new concrete curb and gutter, construction of a dedicated parking lane on the north side of Robb Avenue, some new trees, and the relocation of the sidewalk to the north side of the road to allow easier access to existing bus stops.

Aging underground infrastructure, including water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer mains, will also be replaced, along with the installation of infrastructure to support future fibre optic services.

Residents and businesses in the area will experience temporary disruptions, including traffic delays and lane restrictions, temporary changes to pedestrian access routes, and short-term interruptions to utility services as connections are completed.

Updates will be shared throughout the project as work progresses.

More information about the project, including drawings, is available at Town of Comox.