Parks Canada to Complete Annual Maintenance On Several Peterborough Bridges

Parks Canada will complete annual maintenance on three bridges in the City of Peterborough this spring.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The bridges will be temporarily closed to all traffic while maintenance is underway.

The following one-day closures will be in effect:

• Maria Street bridge: Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Parkhill Road East swing bridge: Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• McFarlane Street bridge: Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Detour routes will be posted for all closures.

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Several Downtown Roads To Undergo Road Surface Repairs; Work Completion Expected For Fall Next Year

The City of Peterborough has planned to repair several downtown road surfaces with work expected to start next month, announced on Monday.

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The work is scheduled to be completed in the fall of next year. The projects have awarded to IPAC Paving Limited.

The scope of work generally includes the removal/disposal/supply/set of select frames, covers, and grates, resetting of valve boxes, select curb removal, curb re-installations, milling of existing asphalt, base asphalt repairs, application of emulsified asphalt tack coat, installation of hot mix asphalt and the application of pavement markings according to a City press release.

The City also adds that these upgrades may not address all drainage issues as this is not a full reconstruction and the project cannot correct existing grading or drainage deficiencies.

Milling and surface asphalt placement is proposed on the following streets:

Peterborough Utilities Group will be completing underground water main rehabilitation at the above-noted locations with the resurfacing of roads to follow next year.

Brock Street, Simcoe Street, King Street, and Murray Street — located between George Street and Water Street — will experience short-term road closures with posted detours during construction works to facilitate the work.

This is expected to impact milling and paving operations by one to two days. George Street, Water Street, Sheridan Street, Brock Street, McDonnel Street and Parkhill Road West will be reduced to a single traffic lane during operations, including eliminating parking along the roadways during structure adjustments, milling and paving.

Milling and paving of George Street and Water Street are proposed to proceed during night operations. Access for local traffic and businesses will be maintained during road closures; however, it is expected that local traffic may experience delays within the construction limits. More concise and/or revised information as it relates to Public impacts will be provided when issuing location-specific construction notices for this project.

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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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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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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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High Street Temporarily Closed For Traffic Calming Measures Construction

High Street — between Sherbrooke Street and Frank Street — is closing to through traffic on Thursday and Friday for the installation of traffic calming infrastructure announced on Tuesday.

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Local access will be maintained for residents within the affected area according to the City of Peterborough.

High Street was selected as one of the pilot areas to study traffic calming measures through the City’s Traffic Calming Policy development. It is being trialed as a one-way street with traffic permitted in the southbound direction between Sherbrooke Street and Frank Street. A protected pedestrian pathway is also being installed between Sherbrooke Street and Frank Street in the sections that do not have a sidewalk.

The policy is intended to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, as well as to reduce aggressive driving behaviour in local neighbourhoods to improve livability according to the City.

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Update on Modular Temporary Housing on Wolfe Street in Peterborough

Construction fencing is being installed at the municipal parking lots at the east end of Wolfe Street starting July 12 in preparation for the placement of modular temporary housing on the site in the fall.

photo by david tuan bui.

The fencing is being installed around the municipal parking lot at Wolfe and Aylmer streets as well as along sections of the south and north sides of the Rehill Parking Lot that is between Dalhousie and Wolfe streets. Gates have been put up to prevent vehicular access to the parking lots.

Temporary washrooms will be installed in the Rehill Parking Lot in the next couple of weeks.

Social Services outreach workers are speaking with individuals at the encampment site who are experiencing homelessness as part of the preparations for the modular temporary housing. Temporary modular housing units will offer a new housing option for individuals who are experiencing homelessness.

Through an enhanced homelessness services plan approved by Council, the City is installing modular temporary housing, will provide a new drop-in centre service, and will convert the Wolfe Street building that is currently used for the Overflow Shelter Bed service into a homelessness services hub with community agencies providing services out of the building.

In addition to speaking with people who are experiencing homelessness, the City is working with the surrounding neighbourhood. A neighbourhood liaison committee is being created with residents, Council representatives, a representative from Peterborough Police Service, and City staff members.

The construction fencing is temporary. Planning for the modular temporary housing will include site design and privacy fencing for both the residents of the modular temporary housing and the residents who live in the surrounding neighbourhood.

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Parkhill Road West to Undergo Major Infrastructure Upgrade Beginning Monday; Detour Routes Posted

Parkhill Road West from Aylmer Street North to George Street is closed to through traffic for a major infrastructure project to being on Monday.

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The work includes excavation, grading, removal and installation of storm sewers, sanitary sewers, watermain, storm, sanitary and water services, low impact development (LID) features, stormwater management, new curb and gutters and sidewalks. The project will also include structure adjustments, asphalt milling, base and surface asphalt installation, tree plantings, signage installations and pavement markings. Access to local traffic is being maintained during that time.

The project was awarded to Trisan Construction with completion expected by spring of next year.

Detour routes will be posted.

"The Parkhill Road West Reconstruction project is a crucial investment in our City's infrastructure,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “The upgrades and improvements will enhance safety, promote efficient traffic flow, and contribute to sustainability through Low Impact Development Features as well as upgraded storm water management.”

Traffic management and calming measures will be in place including reconfiguring Parkhill Road at Bethune Street and at Aylmer Street to improve traffic and pedestrian safety, adding a raised median and closing the south leg of Bethune Street at Parkhill Road.

"We understand that road construction can cause inconveniences and we appreciate the patience and cooperation of the community during this project,” said Blair Nelson, City of Peterborough’s engineering and capital works director. “Our team will work diligently to minimize disruptions and maintain local traffic access to the greatest extent possible.”

Delays may be experienced by local traffic during the construction period.

Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to stay informed about the project and related updates by visiting the City's community engagement portal online.

Detour routes will be the following:

• The eastbound traffic detour on Parkhill Road is Reid Street to McDonnel Street to Water Street to Parkhill Road.

• The westbound traffic detour on Parkhill Road is George Street to McDonnel Street to Reid Street to Parkhill Road.

• The alternate detour route for George Street southbound traffic is Barnardo Avenue to Wolsely Street to Chemong Road to Reid Street to Parkhill Road.

Elcombe Crescent will be closed from Water Street to Parkhill Road West for the duration of the detour routes. Access to local properties will be maintained.

Transit detours

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

• Eastbound route will travel from Parkhill Road south on Reid Street, east on McDonnel Street, and turn north on Water Street where it will continue east on Parkhill Road

• Westbound route will travel south on George Street from Parkhill Road to turn west on McDonnel Street, north on Reid Street to Parkhill Road where it will continue westbound travel.

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Construction Will Reduce Lanes On Lansdowne And Clonsilla This Summer

Construction will begin on the Clonsilla Avenue and Lansdowne Street West Intersection on June 27.

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The project will include new storm sewers, sanitary sewers, watermain, concrete curb and gutter, road base and asphalt road structure, traffic signals, streetlights, sidewalk, tree plantings, pavement markings, installation of multi-use trails and regulatory signage as part of a full scope road and intersection reconstruction.

During construction Lansdowne Street will be reducedto three lanes; one eastbound lane, one westbound lane and one shared left turn lane.

Clonsilla Avenue will also be reduced to three lanes; one southbound right turn lane, one southbound shared through and left turn lane and one northbound lane.

There is a scheduled road closure of Clonsilla Avenue for the purpose of milling and paving operations near the end of construction. The milling and paving is expected to take four days. As a result, it is expected that local traffic may experience delays within the construction limits.

Dufferin Construction will be completing the project.

The work is scheduled to be completed by late fall 2022.

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