Waggoners/Rookwood/Odell Park Improvement Project: Learn More and Ask Us Your Questions

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The City is undertaking a major infrastructure improvement project in the Waggoners Lane / Rookwood Ave area and in a section of Odell Park this summer. This work will begin the week of May 31 and end in September. Major infrastructure projects are renewal projects that impact major roadways and last for several months (see our explainer video). With these projects, the City combines:

  • underground water, sewer and storm pipes renewal
  • road work
  • active transportation updates (bikes lanes, trails and bus stops)

Doing all this work at once means the City shouldn't need to return to perform upgrades or disrupt this roadway and intersection for another 20 years.

What is being accomplished with the Waggoners / Rookwood / Odell project?

This project will benefit the community in many ways. We will be:

  • replacing 70-year-old water, sanitary and storm sewer piping on Rookwood Avenue, from Woodfield Cres to Waggoners Lane. These pipes are at the end of their useful life and must be replaced to ensure clean drinking water, safe sanitary services and better water draining from rain events.
  • adding a roundabout at the Waggoners Lane and Rookwood Ave intersection to make the area safer for drivers and pedestrians:
    • by drastically reducing the risk of right-angled collisions
    • by reducing vehicle speeds
    • by improving sight-lines for drivers
    • by creating shorter crosswalks thereby reducing the time pedestrians are exposed to traffic
    • by ensuring pedestrians need only cross one direction of traffic at a time
    • by enabling pedestrians to cross Waggoners Lane on either side of Rookwood as there will be crosswalks at all approaches.
    • by installing pedestrian-activated flashing lights with audible notification when flashing (similar to the lights at Victoria Circle) at the roundabout.
  • extending the multi-use trail along Rookwood Ave connecting Odell Park to the Valley Trail. The section of the trail within Odell Park will be gravel and then switch to asphalt at the entrance at Waggoners. The section being built this summer will extend as far as Woodfield Cres but will eventually be extended as part of future phases linking to Wilmot Park and to the South Riverfront Trail (see the Odell Park Management Plan here).
  • upgrading transit stops along Waggoners Lane adjacent to Odell park to make them fully-accessible and to serve bus drop-off/pick-up and serve as overflow parking for Odell Park.
  • rebuilding Rookwood Ave pavement, curbing and sidewalk from Waggoners’ Lane to Woodfield Cres, with future phases extending to Woodstock Rd.
  • Details of what is happening within Odell
    • Renewing and improving the storm water management system within the park
    • Removing the vacated caretaker’s residence
    • Adding a roundabout at the entrance of the park will make access safer for vehicles, pedestrians and trail users.
    • Modifying the Odell parking lot to allow for a safer traffic flow through the parking and to make room for school buses dropping children off for field trips.

What are the traffic and parking impacts?

  • In terms of street construction, this project will happen in three main phases: Work on Rookwood Ave between Inglewood Dr and Waggoners, then later at the Waggoners and Rookwood intersection and finally back on Rookwood in the section between Woodfield Cres and Inglewood Drive. While drivers are encouraged to avoid this area during construction, detours will be in place.
  • Pedestrian access to Odell will be maintained during construction however, the parking lot will be closed for a portion of the work and park users will be encouraged to use other parking lots such as those at Thompson Field and off Prospect St (see map).
  • Local residents and businesses will have access to their homes throughout the project, except when construction is happening directly in front of their driveways. This may last for more than a day, but the contractor will make sure residents don’t get blocked in and will let them know ahead of time when they will be without access.
  • Transit routes will be impacted: All transit stops on Waggoner’s Lane will be closed for the duration of the project. However, the nearby stops on Hanwell and Smythe will be available to serve users at the western and eastern ends of the street and a new temporary stop will be created on Saunders Street by the basketball hoops.
  • The parking lot at the Waggoners entrance to Odell Park will be unavailable during construction so that the new storm water system to be located under the parking area can be built. Twenty or so parking spots will be created for July and August along the south side of Waggoners between Rookwood and Hanwell, immediately adjacent to Odell Park. People who park here can simply walk into the park via the large grass field there. We do, however, encourage drivers to discover other areas of Odell by parking at Tommy Thompson field off Smythe, Prospect Fields off Prospect, and at the Botanical Gardens off Cameron Court.
  • *** During construction on Rookwood Avenue this summer, access to the City’s recycle bins at the Capital Winter Club will still be accessible. Please follow detour signage in place.

How will residents be able to enter Odell Park on foot during construction?

  • Construction sites can be dangerous places, which is why we are discouraging residents from trying to access the park via the Waggoners entrance. Rather, we are asking residents to access the park at other entry points, either via trail entrances or via the other entrances with parking lots (see map for parking lots).

Why are we doing this now?

  • The piping on this section of Rookwood is breaking down quite a bit, causing service interruptions. Replacing it now ensures continued clean water and a safe sewer system.
  • Replacing the storm sewer system will drastically reduce area flooding during rain events, which has been occurring more and more in recent years.
  • Currently there are delays for vehicles trying to turn from Rookwood or from the Odell park exit due to high traffic volumes on Waggoners Lane, and these delays are expected to grow considerably in the years ahead. Adding the roundabout will improve traffic safety and flow and, especially, pedestrian safety.
  • Adding the trail upgrades and road work to the project creates value for money to residents and ensures we don’t need to go back to do upgrades for roughly 20 years.

Do any trees need to be removed?

  • Four trees along the east side of Rookwood near Waggoners’ will be removed, 3 of them being ash trees that were already due to come down as part of the City’s program to manage the Emerald Ash Borer invasive pest.
  • Two trees (one which is already in poor condition) will be removed around the intersection to make room for the roundabout.
  • One maple near the entrance to Odell Park will be removed to accommodate a new and safer entrance to the maintenance depots.
  • Six trees at the north end of the Odell parking lot must be removed to accommodate the new storm sewer management system. The existing system has overflowed at times even in minor storms. Because of this, the new system will sit underneath the Odell Park parking lot, which is the best place to slow down the storm water that flows from the parking lot to Waggoners Lane and Rookwood Ave. In order to work properly, the new system will need to come above ground in the area where the 6 trees are currently standing. This configuration was the best way our engineers found to ensure the new system works to mitigate the flooding that happens during minor rain events while also removing of as few trees as possible.
  • The City's Parks & Trees Dept will be planting at least as many trees as we are forced to remove, likely more. We will have an exact number later this summer. The new trees will be a mixture of hardwood and disease-resistant species such as Maple and Oak.
  • New trees will be chosen to be resilient in this area.

How is this project being funded?

  • Water and Sewer Capital Fund
  • Park Plan Implementation Fund
  • City of Fredericton Budget: General Fund

To find out more about other construction projects at the City of Fredericton, please visit www.fredericton.ca/construction

The City is undertaking a major infrastructure improvement project in the Waggoners Lane / Rookwood Ave area and in a section of Odell Park this summer. This work will begin the week of May 31 and end in September. Major infrastructure projects are renewal projects that impact major roadways and last for several months (see our explainer video). With these projects, the City combines:

  • underground water, sewer and storm pipes renewal
  • road work
  • active transportation updates (bikes lanes, trails and bus stops)

Doing all this work at once means the City shouldn't need to return to perform upgrades or disrupt this roadway and intersection for another 20 years.

What is being accomplished with the Waggoners / Rookwood / Odell project?

This project will benefit the community in many ways. We will be:

  • replacing 70-year-old water, sanitary and storm sewer piping on Rookwood Avenue, from Woodfield Cres to Waggoners Lane. These pipes are at the end of their useful life and must be replaced to ensure clean drinking water, safe sanitary services and better water draining from rain events.
  • adding a roundabout at the Waggoners Lane and Rookwood Ave intersection to make the area safer for drivers and pedestrians:
    • by drastically reducing the risk of right-angled collisions
    • by reducing vehicle speeds
    • by improving sight-lines for drivers
    • by creating shorter crosswalks thereby reducing the time pedestrians are exposed to traffic
    • by ensuring pedestrians need only cross one direction of traffic at a time
    • by enabling pedestrians to cross Waggoners Lane on either side of Rookwood as there will be crosswalks at all approaches.
    • by installing pedestrian-activated flashing lights with audible notification when flashing (similar to the lights at Victoria Circle) at the roundabout.
  • extending the multi-use trail along Rookwood Ave connecting Odell Park to the Valley Trail. The section of the trail within Odell Park will be gravel and then switch to asphalt at the entrance at Waggoners. The section being built this summer will extend as far as Woodfield Cres but will eventually be extended as part of future phases linking to Wilmot Park and to the South Riverfront Trail (see the Odell Park Management Plan here).
  • upgrading transit stops along Waggoners Lane adjacent to Odell park to make them fully-accessible and to serve bus drop-off/pick-up and serve as overflow parking for Odell Park.
  • rebuilding Rookwood Ave pavement, curbing and sidewalk from Waggoners’ Lane to Woodfield Cres, with future phases extending to Woodstock Rd.
  • Details of what is happening within Odell
    • Renewing and improving the storm water management system within the park
    • Removing the vacated caretaker’s residence
    • Adding a roundabout at the entrance of the park will make access safer for vehicles, pedestrians and trail users.
    • Modifying the Odell parking lot to allow for a safer traffic flow through the parking and to make room for school buses dropping children off for field trips.

What are the traffic and parking impacts?

  • In terms of street construction, this project will happen in three main phases: Work on Rookwood Ave between Inglewood Dr and Waggoners, then later at the Waggoners and Rookwood intersection and finally back on Rookwood in the section between Woodfield Cres and Inglewood Drive. While drivers are encouraged to avoid this area during construction, detours will be in place.
  • Pedestrian access to Odell will be maintained during construction however, the parking lot will be closed for a portion of the work and park users will be encouraged to use other parking lots such as those at Thompson Field and off Prospect St (see map).
  • Local residents and businesses will have access to their homes throughout the project, except when construction is happening directly in front of their driveways. This may last for more than a day, but the contractor will make sure residents don’t get blocked in and will let them know ahead of time when they will be without access.
  • Transit routes will be impacted: All transit stops on Waggoner’s Lane will be closed for the duration of the project. However, the nearby stops on Hanwell and Smythe will be available to serve users at the western and eastern ends of the street and a new temporary stop will be created on Saunders Street by the basketball hoops.
  • The parking lot at the Waggoners entrance to Odell Park will be unavailable during construction so that the new storm water system to be located under the parking area can be built. Twenty or so parking spots will be created for July and August along the south side of Waggoners between Rookwood and Hanwell, immediately adjacent to Odell Park. People who park here can simply walk into the park via the large grass field there. We do, however, encourage drivers to discover other areas of Odell by parking at Tommy Thompson field off Smythe, Prospect Fields off Prospect, and at the Botanical Gardens off Cameron Court.
  • *** During construction on Rookwood Avenue this summer, access to the City’s recycle bins at the Capital Winter Club will still be accessible. Please follow detour signage in place.

How will residents be able to enter Odell Park on foot during construction?

  • Construction sites can be dangerous places, which is why we are discouraging residents from trying to access the park via the Waggoners entrance. Rather, we are asking residents to access the park at other entry points, either via trail entrances or via the other entrances with parking lots (see map for parking lots).

Why are we doing this now?

  • The piping on this section of Rookwood is breaking down quite a bit, causing service interruptions. Replacing it now ensures continued clean water and a safe sewer system.
  • Replacing the storm sewer system will drastically reduce area flooding during rain events, which has been occurring more and more in recent years.
  • Currently there are delays for vehicles trying to turn from Rookwood or from the Odell park exit due to high traffic volumes on Waggoners Lane, and these delays are expected to grow considerably in the years ahead. Adding the roundabout will improve traffic safety and flow and, especially, pedestrian safety.
  • Adding the trail upgrades and road work to the project creates value for money to residents and ensures we don’t need to go back to do upgrades for roughly 20 years.

Do any trees need to be removed?

  • Four trees along the east side of Rookwood near Waggoners’ will be removed, 3 of them being ash trees that were already due to come down as part of the City’s program to manage the Emerald Ash Borer invasive pest.
  • Two trees (one which is already in poor condition) will be removed around the intersection to make room for the roundabout.
  • One maple near the entrance to Odell Park will be removed to accommodate a new and safer entrance to the maintenance depots.
  • Six trees at the north end of the Odell parking lot must be removed to accommodate the new storm sewer management system. The existing system has overflowed at times even in minor storms. Because of this, the new system will sit underneath the Odell Park parking lot, which is the best place to slow down the storm water that flows from the parking lot to Waggoners Lane and Rookwood Ave. In order to work properly, the new system will need to come above ground in the area where the 6 trees are currently standing. This configuration was the best way our engineers found to ensure the new system works to mitigate the flooding that happens during minor rain events while also removing of as few trees as possible.
  • The City's Parks & Trees Dept will be planting at least as many trees as we are forced to remove, likely more. We will have an exact number later this summer. The new trees will be a mixture of hardwood and disease-resistant species such as Maple and Oak.
  • New trees will be chosen to be resilient in this area.

How is this project being funded?

  • Water and Sewer Capital Fund
  • Park Plan Implementation Fund
  • City of Fredericton Budget: General Fund

To find out more about other construction projects at the City of Fredericton, please visit www.fredericton.ca/construction

Consultation has concluded

We know it can be hard to understand all the intricacies of a major construction project. Please drop your questions below, and a project engineer will get back to you shortly! 

  • Share I belong to a group which meets every Wednesday evening at the Kinsman Centre on Waggoners Lane. Will this be accessible over the summer months or will Waggoners Lane be closed to traffic at some point? on Facebook Share I belong to a group which meets every Wednesday evening at the Kinsman Centre on Waggoners Lane. Will this be accessible over the summer months or will Waggoners Lane be closed to traffic at some point? on X (formerly Twitter) Share I belong to a group which meets every Wednesday evening at the Kinsman Centre on Waggoners Lane. Will this be accessible over the summer months or will Waggoners Lane be closed to traffic at some point? on Linkedin Email I belong to a group which meets every Wednesday evening at the Kinsman Centre on Waggoners Lane. Will this be accessible over the summer months or will Waggoners Lane be closed to traffic at some point? link

    I belong to a group which meets every Wednesday evening at the Kinsman Centre on Waggoners Lane. Will this be accessible over the summer months or will Waggoners Lane be closed to traffic at some point?

    Denise Watson asked about 5 years ago

    Hi Denise,

    We’re sorry we didn’t see your question until now. The Waggoners-Rookwood-Odell intersection has been closed since June 28 so that work can begin on the roundabout. And Waggoner will also be closed from Rookwood to Hanwell while this work is happening. We’re sorry for the inconvenience.

  • Share Is the parking lot at the Rookwood Ave entrance currently closed? Is the entrance open to pedestrian traffic wishing to use the disc golf facilities? on Facebook Share Is the parking lot at the Rookwood Ave entrance currently closed? Is the entrance open to pedestrian traffic wishing to use the disc golf facilities? on X (formerly Twitter) Share Is the parking lot at the Rookwood Ave entrance currently closed? Is the entrance open to pedestrian traffic wishing to use the disc golf facilities? on Linkedin Email Is the parking lot at the Rookwood Ave entrance currently closed? Is the entrance open to pedestrian traffic wishing to use the disc golf facilities? link

    Is the parking lot at the Rookwood Ave entrance currently closed? Is the entrance open to pedestrian traffic wishing to use the disc golf facilities?

    Ian Daniels asked about 5 years ago

    Thanks for the question! There is currently some construction work happening in the parking lot but it will remain open until June 28 and pedestrian access will be maintained to the park.  The disc golf course is not expected to be impacted by construction and will remain open.

  • Share Can you show a map or describe the new routing of the buses? I'm having trouble understanding where the bus will go if the bus stop on Hanwell Rd. is still being served seeing as it's up by Waggoner's Ln. (APEGNB) and there's nowhere to turn. on Facebook Share Can you show a map or describe the new routing of the buses? I'm having trouble understanding where the bus will go if the bus stop on Hanwell Rd. is still being served seeing as it's up by Waggoner's Ln. (APEGNB) and there's nowhere to turn. on X (formerly Twitter) Share Can you show a map or describe the new routing of the buses? I'm having trouble understanding where the bus will go if the bus stop on Hanwell Rd. is still being served seeing as it's up by Waggoner's Ln. (APEGNB) and there's nowhere to turn. on Linkedin Email Can you show a map or describe the new routing of the buses? I'm having trouble understanding where the bus will go if the bus stop on Hanwell Rd. is still being served seeing as it's up by Waggoner's Ln. (APEGNB) and there's nowhere to turn. link

    Can you show a map or describe the new routing of the buses? I'm having trouble understanding where the bus will go if the bus stop on Hanwell Rd. is still being served seeing as it's up by Waggoner's Ln. (APEGNB) and there's nowhere to turn.

    Gracey asked about 5 years ago

    Hi, there! Buses will have to detour as part of the full closure of Waggoner’s Lane in July/August.

    The 12N will follow Smythe/Saunders/Parkhurst/Hanwell/Woodstock Rd

    The 13S will follow Woodstock/Hanwell/Parkhurst/Saunders/Smythe

    With respect to stops near APEGNB, new temporary transit stops will be added by the Hanwell/Parkhurst intersection during this transit detour time.

  • Share Where are the seniors suppose to catch a bus by the Superstore . I am not able to walk far. on Facebook Share Where are the seniors suppose to catch a bus by the Superstore . I am not able to walk far. on X (formerly Twitter) Share Where are the seniors suppose to catch a bus by the Superstore . I am not able to walk far. on Linkedin Email Where are the seniors suppose to catch a bus by the Superstore . I am not able to walk far. link

    Where are the seniors suppose to catch a bus by the Superstore . I am not able to walk far.

    Sandra Holland asked about 5 years ago

    Hi! As part of the detouring of transit for July/August (with the full closure of Waggoner’s Lane), new temporary transit stops will be added to Smythe Street adjacent to SuperStore.

  • Share Am interested in understanding how the following roads, driveways and trails will work in relation to the proposed roundabout (see below). For this, I believe a rendering which shows Rookwook from Woodfield to Waggonner's would be highly beneficial. -access to the two new buildings which are going up on the corner of Rookwood and Waggonner's (one currently under construction) - Trail that runs behind the superstore and across Rookwood (I understand some modifications proposed) -driveways to the professional building across the street from the construction site, the Curling Club -access to the proposed school that would be part of at least one of the Exhibition Grounds development options -access to the Exhibition Grounds residential, etc. development (if Rookwood will be part of any scenario for access) -any traffic signals or traffic calming measures that will be in place along Rookwood, including the Saunders/Parkhurst intersection. (How will this work when the portion of Rookwood is adjusted to one way traffic) -Please add any timelines for when the lights/one way traffic, traffic calming, etc. will be put in place if not at the same time as the construction of the traffic circle this fall. Also, please indicate what studies will be done to gauge and manage increased traffic on Inglewood and Parkhurst as a result of the aforementioned. Thank you! Patricia Field on Facebook Share Am interested in understanding how the following roads, driveways and trails will work in relation to the proposed roundabout (see below). For this, I believe a rendering which shows Rookwook from Woodfield to Waggonner's would be highly beneficial. -access to the two new buildings which are going up on the corner of Rookwood and Waggonner's (one currently under construction) - Trail that runs behind the superstore and across Rookwood (I understand some modifications proposed) -driveways to the professional building across the street from the construction site, the Curling Club -access to the proposed school that would be part of at least one of the Exhibition Grounds development options -access to the Exhibition Grounds residential, etc. development (if Rookwood will be part of any scenario for access) -any traffic signals or traffic calming measures that will be in place along Rookwood, including the Saunders/Parkhurst intersection. (How will this work when the portion of Rookwood is adjusted to one way traffic) -Please add any timelines for when the lights/one way traffic, traffic calming, etc. will be put in place if not at the same time as the construction of the traffic circle this fall. Also, please indicate what studies will be done to gauge and manage increased traffic on Inglewood and Parkhurst as a result of the aforementioned. Thank you! Patricia Field on X (formerly Twitter) Share Am interested in understanding how the following roads, driveways and trails will work in relation to the proposed roundabout (see below). For this, I believe a rendering which shows Rookwook from Woodfield to Waggonner's would be highly beneficial. -access to the two new buildings which are going up on the corner of Rookwood and Waggonner's (one currently under construction) - Trail that runs behind the superstore and across Rookwood (I understand some modifications proposed) -driveways to the professional building across the street from the construction site, the Curling Club -access to the proposed school that would be part of at least one of the Exhibition Grounds development options -access to the Exhibition Grounds residential, etc. development (if Rookwood will be part of any scenario for access) -any traffic signals or traffic calming measures that will be in place along Rookwood, including the Saunders/Parkhurst intersection. (How will this work when the portion of Rookwood is adjusted to one way traffic) -Please add any timelines for when the lights/one way traffic, traffic calming, etc. will be put in place if not at the same time as the construction of the traffic circle this fall. Also, please indicate what studies will be done to gauge and manage increased traffic on Inglewood and Parkhurst as a result of the aforementioned. Thank you! Patricia Field on Linkedin Email Am interested in understanding how the following roads, driveways and trails will work in relation to the proposed roundabout (see below). For this, I believe a rendering which shows Rookwook from Woodfield to Waggonner's would be highly beneficial. -access to the two new buildings which are going up on the corner of Rookwood and Waggonner's (one currently under construction) - Trail that runs behind the superstore and across Rookwood (I understand some modifications proposed) -driveways to the professional building across the street from the construction site, the Curling Club -access to the proposed school that would be part of at least one of the Exhibition Grounds development options -access to the Exhibition Grounds residential, etc. development (if Rookwood will be part of any scenario for access) -any traffic signals or traffic calming measures that will be in place along Rookwood, including the Saunders/Parkhurst intersection. (How will this work when the portion of Rookwood is adjusted to one way traffic) -Please add any timelines for when the lights/one way traffic, traffic calming, etc. will be put in place if not at the same time as the construction of the traffic circle this fall. Also, please indicate what studies will be done to gauge and manage increased traffic on Inglewood and Parkhurst as a result of the aforementioned. Thank you! Patricia Field link

    Am interested in understanding how the following roads, driveways and trails will work in relation to the proposed roundabout (see below). For this, I believe a rendering which shows Rookwook from Woodfield to Waggonner's would be highly beneficial. -access to the two new buildings which are going up on the corner of Rookwood and Waggonner's (one currently under construction) - Trail that runs behind the superstore and across Rookwood (I understand some modifications proposed) -driveways to the professional building across the street from the construction site, the Curling Club -access to the proposed school that would be part of at least one of the Exhibition Grounds development options -access to the Exhibition Grounds residential, etc. development (if Rookwood will be part of any scenario for access) -any traffic signals or traffic calming measures that will be in place along Rookwood, including the Saunders/Parkhurst intersection. (How will this work when the portion of Rookwood is adjusted to one way traffic) -Please add any timelines for when the lights/one way traffic, traffic calming, etc. will be put in place if not at the same time as the construction of the traffic circle this fall. Also, please indicate what studies will be done to gauge and manage increased traffic on Inglewood and Parkhurst as a result of the aforementioned. Thank you! Patricia Field

    about 5 years ago

    Hi Patricia. Thank you for your message and questions about this project! Unfortunately we do not have a rendering of Rookwood between Waggoners and Woodfield so I have tried to summarize answers to your questions below:

    • The 2 new buildings at the north-east corner of Waggoner’s/Rookwood will be accessed by 1 new development driveway on the east side of Rookwood, directly opposite the existing Caris driveway on the west side of the street (this is approximately 70m to the north of the new roundabout). The other 2 existing driveways on the east side of Rookwood, adjacent to the new development will be removed as part of the re-curbing of Rookwood Avenue;
    • There are no changes to the Valley Trail between Smythe Street and Hanwell Road other than the roadway crossing of Rookwood gets shorter in conjunction with the narrowing of Rookwood Avenue which improves trail user safety;
    • A new trail is being constructed on the east side of Rookwood Avenue between Odell Park and Wilmot Park to improve accessibility for walkers and cyclists between the Valley Trail and the 2 parks. The trail will be constructed from Odell Park to the southern Woodfield Crescent intersection as part of the 2021 work and we anticipate finishing the trail connection to Wilmot Park next year;
    • There are no significant changes proposed to any of the other commercial driveway accesses along Rookwood Avenue;
    • Rookwood will remain a 2-way street; however, with a narrower street width, it will provide a traffic calming effect in lowering travel speeds of drivers;
    • There are no planned traffic signals on Rookwood Avenue. The City follows national engineering standards when determining and planning for future traffic signal installations and we do not anticipate any new signals being warranted on Rookwood Avenue for the foreseeable future.
    • One of the original re-development options for the NBEX did contemplate a potential future access to the NBEX grounds directly from Rookwood. This was presented as a possible idea and the NBEX study did not undertake a detailed traffic analysis to determine how this would function or what other modifications may be required to support an access to the NBEX lands. If an access is contemplated to the NBEX grounds in the future, a traffic study will be required to evaluate its impact. None of the final 3 development concepts presented in April 2021 included any vehicular access directly to Rookwood.
    • Staff continue to monitor traffic on residential streets; we do not anticipate that the roundabout or future construction of the 2 new apartment buildings will significantly change traffic patterns along Inglewood or Parkhurst.
  • Share When I went to the advisory meeting, the planner talked about the walking trail that will eventually connect Odell to Wilmot park and that this would be safer for pedestrians, however, all the children who walk to Connaught St School from Sunshine Gardens would be required to cross Rookwood just to get to the walking trail. It would make more sense that they remain on the current side with the sidewalk for safety. This would also impact where they are most likely to cross the roundabout. My other concern is whether a crossing guard will remain at the roundabout, where they would be installed and would they help the children navigate more than one of the areas that need to be crossed. I am also concerned about where the driveway to the ridiculous apartment complex will exit, how this will impact children trying to cross with cars trying to merge into a busy traffic route and if sight lines will be impacted by this large apartment building by those trying to cross. on Facebook Share When I went to the advisory meeting, the planner talked about the walking trail that will eventually connect Odell to Wilmot park and that this would be safer for pedestrians, however, all the children who walk to Connaught St School from Sunshine Gardens would be required to cross Rookwood just to get to the walking trail. It would make more sense that they remain on the current side with the sidewalk for safety. This would also impact where they are most likely to cross the roundabout. My other concern is whether a crossing guard will remain at the roundabout, where they would be installed and would they help the children navigate more than one of the areas that need to be crossed. I am also concerned about where the driveway to the ridiculous apartment complex will exit, how this will impact children trying to cross with cars trying to merge into a busy traffic route and if sight lines will be impacted by this large apartment building by those trying to cross. on X (formerly Twitter) Share When I went to the advisory meeting, the planner talked about the walking trail that will eventually connect Odell to Wilmot park and that this would be safer for pedestrians, however, all the children who walk to Connaught St School from Sunshine Gardens would be required to cross Rookwood just to get to the walking trail. It would make more sense that they remain on the current side with the sidewalk for safety. This would also impact where they are most likely to cross the roundabout. My other concern is whether a crossing guard will remain at the roundabout, where they would be installed and would they help the children navigate more than one of the areas that need to be crossed. I am also concerned about where the driveway to the ridiculous apartment complex will exit, how this will impact children trying to cross with cars trying to merge into a busy traffic route and if sight lines will be impacted by this large apartment building by those trying to cross. on Linkedin Email When I went to the advisory meeting, the planner talked about the walking trail that will eventually connect Odell to Wilmot park and that this would be safer for pedestrians, however, all the children who walk to Connaught St School from Sunshine Gardens would be required to cross Rookwood just to get to the walking trail. It would make more sense that they remain on the current side with the sidewalk for safety. This would also impact where they are most likely to cross the roundabout. My other concern is whether a crossing guard will remain at the roundabout, where they would be installed and would they help the children navigate more than one of the areas that need to be crossed. I am also concerned about where the driveway to the ridiculous apartment complex will exit, how this will impact children trying to cross with cars trying to merge into a busy traffic route and if sight lines will be impacted by this large apartment building by those trying to cross. link

    When I went to the advisory meeting, the planner talked about the walking trail that will eventually connect Odell to Wilmot park and that this would be safer for pedestrians, however, all the children who walk to Connaught St School from Sunshine Gardens would be required to cross Rookwood just to get to the walking trail. It would make more sense that they remain on the current side with the sidewalk for safety. This would also impact where they are most likely to cross the roundabout. My other concern is whether a crossing guard will remain at the roundabout, where they would be installed and would they help the children navigate more than one of the areas that need to be crossed. I am also concerned about where the driveway to the ridiculous apartment complex will exit, how this will impact children trying to cross with cars trying to merge into a busy traffic route and if sight lines will be impacted by this large apartment building by those trying to cross.

    Amy Ferguson asked about 5 years ago

    The sidewalk that is currently in place on Rookwood Avenue will remain once the project is complete. Because of this, students will not be required to make any new crossings or change the way they travel to school. The multi-use trail will be a safer corridor, not because the current sidewalk is unsafe, but because it provides users traveling between Odell Park and Wilmot Park a more direct route by reducing the number of street crossings. When new trails are added, road and driveway crossings are looked at by designers try to minimize crossings. This makes a safer and more enjoyable atmosphere for the users. 

    The crosswalks have been designed to provide good visibility to pedestrians and a crossing guard will also be there to assist the same way they did before. So, students walking to school will not need to make any changes to the route that they take and will benefit from the work that is being. The driveway for the new apartments will be located off Rookwood and located far enough away from the roundabout to permit drivers to safely enter and exit. The apartment building is also set back far enough to not create sightline issues for the driveway or the roundabout. 

  • Share When the work begins will the students from Sunshine Gardens who walk daily to Connaught St school still be able to access the sidewalk? Will the crossing guard still be available? on Facebook Share When the work begins will the students from Sunshine Gardens who walk daily to Connaught St school still be able to access the sidewalk? Will the crossing guard still be available? on X (formerly Twitter) Share When the work begins will the students from Sunshine Gardens who walk daily to Connaught St school still be able to access the sidewalk? Will the crossing guard still be available? on Linkedin Email When the work begins will the students from Sunshine Gardens who walk daily to Connaught St school still be able to access the sidewalk? Will the crossing guard still be available? link

    When the work begins will the students from Sunshine Gardens who walk daily to Connaught St school still be able to access the sidewalk? Will the crossing guard still be available?

    Amy Ferguson asked about 5 years ago

    Thank you for your question. The construction schedule was chosen to accommodate the school schedule. Because of this, no work will take place in the intersection where the Waggoners lane crossing guard works until after the end of the school year. 

    Safe pedestrian access will be maintained at all times during the project. If the current sidewalk is being worked on, an alternate path will be clearly marked out and maintained to a fully accessible standard. 

  • Share As was the case with the Victoria Circle, Parkhurst Drive will become a raceway through-fare. What traffic mitigation steps are being taken in a neighbourhood full of children and seniors? Speed bumps; police patrols (stop sign at Brookmont/Parkhurst has daily violations); other? And not just the signs that were used last time. on Facebook Share As was the case with the Victoria Circle, Parkhurst Drive will become a raceway through-fare. What traffic mitigation steps are being taken in a neighbourhood full of children and seniors? Speed bumps; police patrols (stop sign at Brookmont/Parkhurst has daily violations); other? And not just the signs that were used last time. on X (formerly Twitter) Share As was the case with the Victoria Circle, Parkhurst Drive will become a raceway through-fare. What traffic mitigation steps are being taken in a neighbourhood full of children and seniors? Speed bumps; police patrols (stop sign at Brookmont/Parkhurst has daily violations); other? And not just the signs that were used last time. on Linkedin Email As was the case with the Victoria Circle, Parkhurst Drive will become a raceway through-fare. What traffic mitigation steps are being taken in a neighbourhood full of children and seniors? Speed bumps; police patrols (stop sign at Brookmont/Parkhurst has daily violations); other? And not just the signs that were used last time. link

    As was the case with the Victoria Circle, Parkhurst Drive will become a raceway through-fare. What traffic mitigation steps are being taken in a neighbourhood full of children and seniors? Speed bumps; police patrols (stop sign at Brookmont/Parkhurst has daily violations); other? And not just the signs that were used last time.

    Me asked about 5 years ago

    Hi, and thanks for sharing your concerns with us. For the Waggoners Lane closure phase of this project, a detour route along Smythe Street – Woodstock Road – Hanwell Road will be clearly posted and the City of Fredericton will be communicating this detour route to the general public to encourage its use. In addition to this, we will be monitoring traffic along the detour corridor as well as surrounding neighborhoods throughout the project. If traffic delays are causing vehicles to use local streets, the city will modify signals timing to make the detour route the best and most attractive route possible. We ask that any specific speeding issues be shared with the Fredericton Police Force at the non-emergency number 460-2300. Thank you for your patience as we complete this important infrastructure project.