Grimsby council is giving downtown businesses the opportunity to expand outdoor patios.
During this week's meeting, councillors approved closing the street parking lane on the north side of Main Street West between Ontario Street and Mountain Road to allow for the extensions.
City staff will also be working to expedite permit approvals and have the lane closure in place for tomorrow.
The stretch of Main Street West will be closed until 1 p.m. this afternoon as a concrete barrier is installed.