City of Peterborough Seeks Public Input Sought For Parkhill Road West Reconstruction Project

As Parkhill Road West between Rubidge and George Street is expected to close for construction, the City of Peterborough is seeking public input on detour routes to handle traffic during the sewer and road work announced Wednesday.

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Construction is projected between early spring/summer into the late fall next year, pending budget approval.

Residents can review three traffic management options and select their option on Connect Peterborough. The project page also includes information on the project scope, plans and additional resources.

Anyone can send questions and feedback through the online question tool on the page. Hard copies are available at City Hall, 500 George St. N. Feedback and information can be sent to the project team by email to mcummings@peterborough.ca or by phone at 705-742-7777 ext. 1503.

The construction includes installation of new storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water main, curbs, sidewalks and road paving from Aylmer Street North to George Street North. The work from Rubidge Street to Aylmer Street North includes new water main and road paving and new surface asphalt from George Street North to Water Street.

The general goals of this project are to:

  • Replace aging underground and aboveground infrastructure

  • Improve traffic flow at the Parkhill Road/George Street intersection by introducing a dedicated east-bound right-turn lane onto George Street

  • Improve pedestrian facilities

The City’s Transportation Division is conducting a traffic safety review of the intersections of Parkhill Road and Aylmer Street and Parkhill Road and Bethune Street. The review is running in conjunction with the Parkhill Road reconstruction project and there will be a separate public consultation process to get feedback from the neighbourhood.

A notice will be provided in advance of the consultation. The results of the review may be incorporated into the reconstruction work for Parkhill Road.

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