City Council Approves Reduced Speed Limit and Road Improvements For Park Street North

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Peterborough City Council approved reducing the speed limit and making improvements to Park Street North at its meeting on Monday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Sherbrooke Street and Wolseley Street are the affected areas, with improvements on Park Street North including changes to on-street parking, new pavement markings, and added bike lanes on a section.

For the section of Park Street North from Wolsely Street to Charlotte Street, the recommended changes include:

  • Introducing bike lanes with a painted buffer

  • Reducing posted speeds to 40 kilometres per hour

  • Restricting on-street parking

  • Improving pedestrian comfort through added separation from vehicles

For the section of Park Street North from Charlotte Street to Sherbrooke Street, the recommended direction includes:

  • Maintaining on-street parking

  • Pavement markings to visually designate space

  • Reducing the posted speed to 30 kilometres per hour

The recommended improvements serve to enhance safety and mobility for all modes of travel along a key corridor in the city’s central area. Dedicated space for people on bikes along the corridor will gently narrow lane widths and buffer curbside pedestrian activities from moving vehicles. Vehicle flow and volumes will be maintained, while vehicle speeds will be reduced through design elements and posted speed limits.

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Reconstruction Project to Cause Lane Closure On Kawartha Heights Boulevard Extended to Sept. 14

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The northbound lane of Kawartha Heights Boulevard, between Lansdowne Street West and Applewood Crescent, is closed until Sept. 14, delaying the reopening by a week as part of the Lansdowne Street West Reconstruction project. 

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Construction was originally expected to continue until Sept. 7.

Turn restrictions will be in place at Lansdowne Street West, Spillsbury Drive and Kawartha Heights Boulevard. Northbound traffic on Kawartha Heights Boulevard should follow posted detour routes and allow extra time when travelling through the area. 

The sidewalk on the east side of Kawartha Heights Boulevard will also be closed within the work area. Pedestrians are asked to use the west sidewalk. 

The following Peterborough Transit detour routes will be in effect during the lane closure:

  • #6 Sherbrooke East and West will not be running on Kawartha Heights Boulevard and Spillsbury Drive between Applewood Crescent and Forster Avenue.  

  • #6 East Detour: Spillsbury Drive to Forster Avenue to Brealey Drive to Cherryhill Road to Kawartha Heights Boulevard

  • #6 West Detour: Kawartha Heights Boulevard to Cherryhill Road to Brealey Drive to Forster Avenue to Spillsbury Drive  

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David Tuan Bui


City Council Endorses Reduced Speed Limit and Road Improvements For Park Street North

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City Council endorsed reducing the speed limit and improvements on Park Street North during its meeting on Monday night.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The improvements on Park Street are between Sherbrooke Street and Wolseley Street which include changes to on-street parking, new pavement markings and adding bike lanes to a section.

For the section of Park Street North from Wolsely Street to Charlotte Street, the recommended changes include:

  • Introducing bike lanes with a painted buffer

  • Reducing posted speeds to 40 kilometres per hour

  • Restricting on-street parking

  • Improving pedestrian comfort through added separation from vehicles

For the section of Park Street North from Charlotte Street to Sherbrooke Street, the recommended direction includes:

  • Maintaining on-street parking

  • Pavement markings to visually designate space

  • Reducing the posted speed to 30 kilometres per hour

According to the City, the recommended improvements serve to enhance safety and mobility for all modes of travel along a key corridor in the city’s central area. Dedicated space for people on bikes along the corridor will gently narrow lane widths and buffer curbside pedestrian activities from moving vehicles. Vehicle flow and volumes will be maintained, while vehicle speeds will be reduced through design elements and posted speed limits.

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Reconstruction Project to Cause Lane Closure On Kawartha Heights Boulevard Until Sept. 7

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The northbound lane of Kawartha Heights Boulevard, between Lansdowne Street West and Applewood Crescent, is closed until Sept. 7 as part of the Lansdowne Street West Reconstruction project. 

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Turn restrictions will be in place at Lansdowne Street West, Spillsbury Drive and Kawartha Heights Boulevard. Northbound traffic on Kawartha Heights Boulevard should follow posted detour routes and allow extra time when travelling through the area. 

The sidewalk on the east side of Kawartha Heights Boulevard will also be closed within the work area. Pedestrians are asked to use the west sidewalk. 

The following Peterborough Transit detour routes will be in effect during the lane closure:

  • #6 Sherbrooke East and West will not be running on Kawartha Heights Boulevard and Spillsbury Drive between Applewood Crescent and Forster Avenue.  

  • #6 East Detour: Spillsbury Drive to Forster Avenue to Brealey Drive to Cherryhill Road to Kawartha Heights Boulevard

  • #6 West Detour: Kawartha Heights Boulevard to Cherryhill Road to Brealey Drive to Forster Avenue to Spillsbury Drive  

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Brealey Drive Closed This Wednesday to Friday For Watermain Network Work

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Brealey Drive is closed between Forster Avenue and Stenson Boulevard from Wednesday until Friday for watermain network work.  

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

Detour routes will be in place via Lansdowne Street, Spillsbury Drive and Sir Sanford Fleming Drive for through traffic.  

Access to Stenson Boulevard and Forster Avenue from Brealey Drive will be maintained during the Brealey Drive section closure. 

The full closure of Brealey Drive is necessary to install a Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) chamber on the watermain network. The PRV chamber will support upcoming watermain work at Lansdowne Street West and Spillsbury Drive/Kawartha Heights Boulevard. A crane will be used to safely place the valve, and further updates on the related watermain work along Lansdowne Street West and Spillsbury Drive/Kawartha Heights Boulevard will be provided shortly. 

The City is coordinating the road closure and construction activities to minimize impacts on residents and road users. 

Water service in the area will not be affected by this work. 

The transit route that operates on Brealey between Lansdowne and Stenson will be on detour from Aug. 19 to 21: 

  • #9 Parkhill East: Fleming to Dobbin to Lansdowne to Brealey 

  • #9 Parkhill West: Brealey to Lansdowne to Dobbin to Fleming 

Service notices will also be posted at the stops affected by the detour. 

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City of Peterborough Places Temporary Load Restrictions On Television Road

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The City of Peterborough has placed temporary load restrictions on the Television Road bridge over Meade Creek while repairs strengthen the bridge and restore its full load capacity.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

The bridge is located on Television Road between Keene Road and Maniece Avenue, just north of the Lansdowne Street East and Highway 7/115 intersection. 

Load restrictions are as follows:

  • Single-unit vehicles: 9 Tonnes 

  • Two-unit vehicles: 17 Tonnes 

  • Vehicle train: 23 Tonnes

Vehicles exceeding these loads must use alternate routes. Use of local residential roads for overweight vehicles is not recommended. 

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Otonabee Conservation and Township of Cavan Monaghan to Begin Work On Millbrook Dam

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Otonabee Conservation with the Township of Cavan Monaghan are conducting vegetation restoration work on the Millbrook dam to address significant erosion and safeguard critical infrastructure.

The Millbrook Dam during its ribbon cutting ceremony in 2019. Photo courtesy of Otonabee Conservation.

The project will help stabilize the area, protect critical infrastructure, and reduce the risk of further erosion according to Janette Loveys Smith, Otonabee Conservation CAO/Secretary-Treasurer.

“The Millbrook Dam is an important part of our watershed’s history and continues to play a critical role in managing water resources for the community today,” she said. “By investing in these restoration efforts, we are protecting both the structural integrity of this historic piece of infrastructure and the public safety, environmental, and recreational benefits it provides for future generations.”

Temporary cedar rail fencing is being put in place to protect damaged area, while still allowing public access along the existing footpath to cross the dam. The areas will be restored with topsoil and grass seed. Otonabee Conservation says the project anticipated to last two years. Ongoing pedestrian traffic across the embankment has caused erosion of the protective soil cover, exposing the underlying Flexamat system. This vegetated concrete block mat is a critical component of the dam and slope stabilization that helps maintain the long-term structural integrity of the dam.

“The Millbrook Dam is a valued community asset, and this work will help protect the infrastructure, support public safety, and preserve access to this important area for residents and visitors for years to come,” said Ryan Huntley, Township of Cavan Monaghan Deputy Mayor.

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Maria Street Swing Bridge to Be Closed For Repairs This Friday Morning

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The Maria Street Swing Bridge is closed to vehicular traffic, cyclists and pedestrians this Friday from 8 a.m. to noon for a mechanical repair, announced by Parks Canada on Thursday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

During the closure, detour signage is being installed.

Parks Canada recommends crossing at either Hunter Street East, McFarlane Street or Parkhill Road East.

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City of Peterborough Begins Work on Municipal Snow Storage Facility Improvements

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The Municipal Snow Storage Facility on Kennedy Road is receiving improvements to enhance stormwater management, support environmental sustainability and improve long-term site operations. 

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

Construction is expected to take place between June and October with the remaining work to complete the project anticipated in 2027. 

The project will improve the collection, management, and treatment of runoff from snow storage operations. New stormwater management infrastructure will help improve water quality and protect the Otonabee River and surrounding ecosystems. 

The work includes: 

  • Preparing, clearing, reshaping and grading the site 

  • Removing old culverts, invasive species, garbage and fencing 

  • Installing new stormwater infrastructure 

  • Building a stormwater management facility including creating a bioswale to help manage and filter runoff 

  • Constructing an engineered wetland 

  • Paving areas of the site and installing new lighting 

  • Planting trees and shrubs as part of reforestation efforts 

In addition to supporting the City's snow storage operations, the project will introduce new stormwater management features designed to improve water quality before runoff enters the natural environment. 

The project is part of the City's ongoing investment in infrastructure that supports a growing community while helping to protect the natural environment. 

An Environmental assessment was completed in 2023 for this project along with community consultation. The project has received Environmental Compliance Approval from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. 

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Construction to Begin In Havelock On County Road 48

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Peterborough County and the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen are partnering to start Phase 2 of the multi-year reconstruction of County Road 48 (George Street East) within the Village of Havelock.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

Construction is scheduled to begin this month with overall Phase 2 work continuing through to 2028.

Phase 1 of the project began in 2024 and is anticipated to be completed by mid-2026.

This phase included reconstruction of George Street East from Quebec Street to George Street Park, as well as Quebec Street from George Street East to Ottawa Street (MTO Highway 7).

The County Road 48 reconstruction project is funded in part by the Ontario government through the Municipal Housing Infrastructure Program (MHIP). This investment of over $8 million will help enable the construction of approximately 1,500 new homes in the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen.

Peterborough County and the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation as this important infrastructure project moves forward.

Phase 2 will be delivered in multiple parts over three years, including:

  • Part 1 (2026) – George Street East from Park Street to William Street and William Street from George Street East to Ottawa Street (MTO Highway 7)

  • Part 2a (2027) – George Street East from George Street Park to Park Street

  • Part 2b (2027) – George Street East from William Street to Civic 71

  • Part 2c (2027) – Mary Street from George Street East to Ottawa Street (MTO Highway 7)

  • Part 2d (2027) – Orange Street, partial reconstruction from George Street East

  • Part 3a (2028) – George Street East from Civic 71 to Mary Street

  • Part 3b (2028) – Oak Street, partial reconstruction from George Street East

Construction activities for 2026 (Part 1) will take place from June through December.

Scope of Work:

The project includes:

  • Replacement of the storm sewers, sanitary sewers and watermain

  • Installation of a new asphalt roadway

  • Construction of new concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters

  • Updated line painting

Construction Hours:

Monday to Friday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Pedestrians & Businesses:

  • Pedestrian access maintained at all times.

  • Businesses will remain open, with alternative parking arrangements provided.

  • Deliveries and pick-ups will be coordinated as needed.

Traffic & Services:

  • Staged road closures will be required; please expect delays and follow detours.

  • Access for emergency vehicles will remain available.

  • Garbage & recycling will be collected as usual.

Residents and businesses will be notified in advance of any temporary interruptions to driveways or water service.

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