Talbot Street Improvements: What to Expect in 2026 | From the Beehive E136

Construction season is just around the corner in St. Thomas, and this week on From the Beehive, Mike is joined on Talbot Street by Dan Koppert to talk about one of the City’s most visible infrastructure projects of the year.

Beginning this April, crews will start work on a major deep sewer upgrade along Talbot Street between First Avenue and Fairview. The project will replace the existing sewer with a larger one to support St. Thomas’ continued growth and development. Along the way, the work will also include a new water main, street repairs, widening, and safety improvements along this busy corridor.

While construction of this scale always comes with some disruption, Talbot Street will remain open throughout the project with one lane of traffic in each direction. Drivers should plan for slower travel times through the area while work is underway.

Mike and Dan also give a quick overview of several other infrastructure projects happening across the city this year, including work on Woodworth Avenue, Alma Street, St. George Street, and Pearl Street as part of the City’s broader capital program. Infrastructure projects like these may happen underground, but they play a critical role in preparing St. Thomas for future investment, development, and growth.

📍 Project Location: Talbot Street (First Ave. to Fairview Ave.)
🗓 Estimated Timeline: April – October 2026
🚧 Traffic: Reduced to one lane in each direction during construction

Watch the full update to learn what’s coming and how the work will help support the future of St. Thomas.

Stay updated on the project on the project page.