Aylmer Street to Undergo Pavement Preservation and Road Resurfacing Starting Sunday

A section of Aylmer Street North, between Sherbrooke Street and Murray Street, (excluding the intersection at Charlotte Street) will undergo pavement preservation and road resurfacing beginning Sunday.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

Aylmer Street North will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. to facilitate the work. Signage and detour routes will be posted. Local access to those residing within the closure will be maintained.

Milling and paving operations will be performed during evening and overnight hours to minimize disruption to traffic and businesses. Work will be completed in segments; depending on operational sequencing, weather or other unforeseen issues, properties will only experience disruption for a single night for each milling and paving operation.

The work is scheduled to be completed by the end of May.

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Brealey Drive to Undergo Major Construction to Be Completed By Fall of 2025

Brealey Drive will be closed to through traffic between Lansdowne Street West and Sherbrooke Street for a major infrastructure project that will start this spring and be completed in the fall of 2025.

Photo courtesy of The City of Peterborough.

While the road will have access maintained for local traffic, the construction includes replacing storm sewers, sanitary sewers and water mains, installing new concrete curbs and gutters and concrete sidewalks, replacing the roadway granular base and the asphalt roadway, restoring boulevards, replacing street lighting, signage, landscaping and pavement markings.

The project was awarded to Behan Construction Limited. The first construction phase will be the section of Brealey Drive between Lansdowne Street West and Mapleridge Drive which will have detour routes posted.

“While road reconstruction projects can be disruptive, it is exciting to see these much-needed improvements on Brealey Drive underway. This Council is committed to infrastructure investments that improve conditions pedestrians, cyclists and motorists and that improve stormwater management,” said Don Vassiliadis, Monaghan Ward councillor. “Thank you for your patience as we get this important work done, Peterborough.”

“During my campaign in 2022, residents expressed to me that completion of Phase 2 of the Brealey reconstruction project was a top priority for them. So after a year of diligent work from both Councillor Vassiliadis and myself alongside the city’s excellent planning and infrastructure staff,” said Matt Crowley, Monaghan Ward councillor. “This initiative marks a significant step towards enhancing infrastructure in Monaghan Ward and to ensuring resident connectivity as our community continues to grow.”

Traffic may experience delays in the construction area.

Northbound and southbound traffic will follow the posted detour route along Sherbrooke Street, Goodfellow Road, Clonsilla Avenue and Lansdowne Street West.

Route 9 Parkhill will operate on a detour route during the construction period.

The westbound route will travel from Brealey Drive to Kawartha Heights Boulevard to Lansdowne Street West, returning to its regular route on Brealey Drive.

Eastbound routes will travel from Brealey Drive to Lansdowne Street West to Kawartha Heights Boulevard to Brealey Drive, where they return to their regular route.

Pedestrian access within the construction area will be maintained throughout the project, however, it is expected that inconveniences may be encountered which will require pedestrian modifications and/or detours outside of the construction area.

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Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge Open to Vehicular Traffic; Short Intermittent Closures May Still Occur

Parks Canada has reopened the Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge to vehicular traffic announced Friday morning.

Photo courtesy of Parks Canada.

Short intermittent closures may still be experienced for commissioning before the start of the navigation season. The intermittent closures will be timed to ensure the least impact on the community. For any closures requiring a longer duration (half-day/full-day closures), notification will be issued with 24-hour notice.

“We thank the community for their patience and understanding throughout the construction period. We remain committed to minimizing disruptions while ensuring the safety and functionality of this vital transportation link,” according to a press release statement.

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Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge Closed Infrastructure Work Beginning Thursday Afternoon; Will Reopen Friday Evening

Parks Canada advises that the Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge will be temporarily closed to the public for infrastructure work from Thursday at 1 p.m. through Friday at 5 p.m., announced on Wednesday.

Photo courtesy of Parks Canada.

Traffic delays of 15-20 minutes can also be anticipated on Thursday morning.

The public can expect a series of intermittent closures in preparation for the start of the navigation season on May 17. These closures will facilitate the installation of vertical end lifts, which will ensure the bridge seals tightly to the abutments during normal swing operations.

“We thank the community for their patience and understanding throughout the construction period. We remain committed to minimizing disruptions while ensuring the safety and functionality of this vital transportation link,” according to a press release statement.

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Partial Lane Closure For Kirkfield Lift Lock; Traffic Interruptions Expected

Expect traffic interruptions at the Kirkfield Lift Lock as there is a partial lane closure until Friday at 5 p.m.

Photo courtesy of Parks Canada.

The closure on Kirkfield Road (County Road 6) is required to facilitate crane access to support the necessary repairs. Traffic controls including flaggers and signage will be in place as needed.

Parks Canada thanks area residents and visitors for their patience and understanding.

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Hunter Street East Closure Due to Construction Extended to Jan. 29

Hunter Street East’s closure between Mark Street and Rogers Street is extended from Jan 26 to the 29th to install water and sanitary connections.

Photo by Keegan Beekers.

Access to businesses and residences in the closure area will be maintained while work is completed.

Traffic detour routes will be posted. Eastbound and westbound traffic will be detoured along Burnham Street, Maria Street and Rogers Street.

The north sidewalk on Hunter Street East and the Rotary Greenway Trail will remain open during construction.

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$9.3 Million Investment Made For New Net-Zero Fire Station At Former Northcrest Arena Location

The federal government and Federation of Canadian Municipalities have invested $9.3 million to construct a new net-zero fire station at the former Northcrest Arena location on 100 Marina Blvd., announced on Wednesday afternoon.

The Green Municipal Fund, a $1.6B fund which since 2001 from the Government of Canada, has helped municipalities and local actors switch to sustainable practices faster and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by close to 3M tonnes. Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The announcement was made by Whitby Member of Parliament Ryan Turnbull, who also serves as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry. He was present on behalf of Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Scott Pearce, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).

“This transformative project will incorporate renewable energy, mass timber construction, and water-saving technologies, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and substantial operational cost savings of $24,270 per year for the city,” said Turnbull.

The $9.3 million investment is divided into $1,226,080 in grants and $8,173,910 in loans through the Green Municipal Fund.

The new station will replace the existing Fire Station 2 at Carnegie Road.It can no longer meet the city’s needs since being built in 1967, according to the City.

“The new Fire Station #2 will be the City’s first building that is designed, built, and certified as a Zero Carbon Building for both performance and design categories,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “This key investment in the City of Peterborough Fire Services will enhance community safety by reducing emergency response times while also protecting our environment by producing zero emissions.”

The net-zero building features automated control systems, ground source heat pumps, rooftop solar panels and a heat-recovery system. The building will also be constructed from mass timber instead of concrete, steel or aluminum to achieve a lower carbon footprint. It will also include water-saving features and be resituated to reduce flood risk and meet operational standards.

Construction completion is slated for this fall. The City and Mayor Leal have yet to determine what will happen to the Carnegie fire station location.

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Hunter Street East Closure For Construction of Water and Sanitary Connections Running From Jan. 15 to 26

Hunter Street East between Mark Street and Rogers Street will be closed to through traffic from Jan.15 to 26 to install water and sanitary connections.

Photo by Keegan Beekers.

Access to businesses and residences in the closure area will be maintained while work is completed.

Detour routes will be posted for traffic. Eastbound and westbound traffic will be detoured along Burnham Street, Maria Street and Rogers Street.

The north sidewalk on Hunter Street East and the Rotary Greenway Trail will remain open during construction.

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County Road 16's Gannon's Narrows Bridge to Undergo Repairs Beginning Sept. 5

The Gannon’s Narrows Bridge repairs on County Road 16 will undergo repairs to its damaged structural components starting from Sept. 5, announced by the County of Peterborough on Friday.

Photo courtesy of the County of Peterborough.

The repairs will run until Oct.13.

During this time, the bridge will be completely closed to all traffic from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays.

While the bridge is closed, the County states that there will be no access for any vehicles to cross over the bridge.

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Infrastructure Project on Armour Road Between Hunter and Clifton Street

Armour Road between Clifton Street and Hunter Street will be closed to through traffic, with access maintained for local traffic, during a major infrastructure project that will include replacing storm sewers, sanitary sewers and the water main as well as road reconstruction.

file photo.

Local traffic with a destination within the road closure will be permitted, however travellers may experience delays within the construction limits.

The project, awarded to Green Infrastructure Partners Inc., is tentatively scheduled to begin on July 17. The majority of the work is scheduled to be completed by late fall of 2023. Any carryover work that remains will be completed between May and July 2024.

The project includes removal of existing infrastructure, excavation and grading, installation of new storm sewers and sanitary sewers, watermain, concrete curb and gutter, road base and asphalt, streetlights, sidewalk, tree planting, pavement markings and regulatory signage.

Detour routes:

Vehicle detours

Southbound traffic will turn west at Parkhill Road East, south on George Street and east on Hunter Street to Armour Road.

Northbound Traffic will travel west on Hunter Street, north on Water Street and east on Parkhill Road to Armour Road.

Pedestrian detours

Pedestrians travelling north and south will take Rogers Street between Hunter Street and Hazlitt Street. 

Transit detours

Peterborough Transit Route 7 will be rerouted northbound, continuing straight on Rogers Street, turning right on Dufferin Street and left on Armour Road, returning to the regular route.

 Northbound stops on Armour Road at Douro Street, Macfarlane Street and Euclid Avenue will not be served by Route 7 Lansdowne during this construction.

The following temporary bus stops will be added:

• Northbound on Rogers Street at Oxford Street

• Dufferin Street at Armour Road

Related information can be found by visiting the Road Construction Map posted on the City’s website.

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