Construction to Begin In Havelock On County Road 48
/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.
