The City of Owen Sound, Ontario, closed a portion of the walking trail near 6th Avenue West on March 11 and March 12, 2026, to allow crews to complete tree maintenance. The work was located near the bottom of the Alpha Street hill and required pedestrians to find other routes.
The City of Owen Sound asked residents to stay behind all barricades and follow posted signs. These steps were taken to keep both the public and the workers safe while the trees were being trimmed and maintained.
This work is part of a larger focus on the Alpha Street area. For several years, the city has been busy with a major project to rebuild the road and stabilize the nearby hillsides between 6th Avenue West and 9th Avenue West.
The Owen Sound Operations Committee helps manage these local needs to ensure the streets and trails remain safe for everyone. Residents are encouraged to watch for updates as municipal crews continue to work on slopes and roads in the area.