Brealey Drive Reconstruction Project Complete and Has Reopened

The City of Peterborough has reopened Brealey Drive to pedestrians and motorists following the completion of its reconstruction project. 

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

The two-phase construction included modernizing essential underground services, enhancing active transportation options and improving traffic flow and safety for all road users. This resulted in replacing storm, sanitary and water mains, as well as installing new street lighting, concrete curbs and gutters, and a new concrete sidewalk on the east side of the roadway. 

The City awarded the project to Behan Construction Limited. Construction began in the spring of 2024 and was completed in October this year. Accroding to the City, the construction was completed on time and within its budget of $20.7 million.

“This project represents an important investment in the long-term sustainability, safety and accessibility of our transportation network and preparing our infrastructure for future growth,” said Ward 2 Councillor Don Vassiliadis. “Upgrading underground systems while expanding options for active transportation supports our city’s long-term vision for a resilient, sustainable, and connected transportation network. Completing this major infrastructure project on time and within budget is also an excellent example of teamwork across the City.”  

“The Brealey Reconstruction Project has been a long time coming,” said Ward 2 Councillor Matt Crowley. “It was originally scheduled for completion back in 2018, and I heard loud and clear from residents during my election campaign how frustrated they were that it still was not done. Through close collaboration with City staff, we were finally able to get this long-overdue project completed.” 

Significant active transportation features were added, including a new off-street, multi-use trail on the west side of Brealey Drive and dedicated on-street cycling lanes. Traffic signals were installed at Cherryhill Road, Kawartha Heights Boulevard, and Hewitt Drive, featuring enhanced cycling and pedestrian crossings, as well as turning lanes, to improve overall traffic flow. Additional project elements included boulevard restoration, signage, retaining walls, landscaping, pavement markings, stormwater management facilities, and tree planting, as well as a complete rebuilding of the roadway's granular base and asphalt surface.

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