Structural Watermain Rehabilitation Underway On Cherryhill Road

Structural watermain rehabilitation is now underway along Cherryhill Road from Redwood Drive to Kawartha Heights Boulevard.

Photo by Felicia Massey.

The City of Peterborough says that work is expected to continue through June. 

Structural rehabilitation work includes watermain cleaning and applying a structural liner within the watermain to protect the pipe from future deterioration. This work will improve the overall structural integrity of the watermain. 

Other work will include testing existing water services and main line valves, replacing valves and hydrants. 

Temporary watermains will be in place along the curb. Affected curbs, streets, sidewalks, driveways and boulevards will be restored when work is completed. 

Lane reductions and sidewalk closures will be in place where work is underway. Traffic control measures and signage will be in place to guide motorists and pedestrians. 

For City of Peterborough Water Services inquiries, including watermain breaks on public property, call (extension 1295) during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For after-hours emergencies, call this number.

For more information on water services, visit the website.

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Maria Street Swing Bridge Closed Next Week For Maintenance and Infrastructure Planning

Parks Canada has stated that the Maria Street Swing Bridge will undergo temporary daily closures next week to support routine maintenance and ongoing infrastructure planning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

It will be closed daily from 9 am to 2:30 pm from April 20 to 24.

During these hours, the bridge will be closed to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Outside of these times, the bridge will remain open and accessible.

The following is the work being completed:

  • Annual bridge cleaning operations and routine inspection to maintain the structure and ensure continued safe use.

  • Additional surveying and inspection of the structure to inform the fabrication and installation of the future replacement bridge.

  • Minor repairs and maintenance measures as necessary, as identified during inspections. 

Marked detour and closure signage are being posted to allow everyone to plan ahead and use alternate routes during closure hours.

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McDonnel Street at George Street to Experience Temporary Nightly Road Closures Starting Monday

McDonnel Street will be temporarily closed to through traffic at George Street nightly, starting Monday and continuing until Friday, Oct. 10, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.   

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

The closure will allow for road resurfacing and the installation of a commemorative crosswalk.  

George Street will remain open to through traffic and may be reduced to one lane during various stages of construction. Posted detours will be in place.  

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Section of Aylmer Street Temporarily Closed to Traffic Starting Monday

A section of Aylmer Street between Lake Street and Westcott Street will be temporarily closed to through traffic starting Monday until Oct. 3, for underground sewer replacement.  

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

The following detours will be in place for vehicles and pedestrians: 

  • Northbound traffic on Aylmer Street will detour west on Romaine Street, north on Park Street and east on Rink Street, continuing back to Aylmer Street. 

  • Southbound traffic on Aylmer Street will detour east on Rink Street, south on George Street and west on Romaine Street, continuing back to Aylmer Street. 

  • One sidewalk on the east or west side of Aylmer Street will remain open to pedestrians when servicing work impacts sidewalks. 

Access for local traffic in the construction area will be maintained. 

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Maria Street and Ashburnham Drive Westbound Lane Closed For Service Maintenance Until Friday

The westbound lane of Maria Street between Rogers Street and Ashburnham Drive will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The closure is necessary for underground service maintenance. Work is expected to be completed by Friday.

The eastbound lane will remain open throughout the construction period.  

Detour routes will be posted for westbound traffic.  

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Hilliard Street Undergoing Road Reconstruction Until Mid-August

Hilliard Street will be closed to through traffic between Anson and George streets until Aug 15 for road reconstruction work.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

Work in the area of Hilliard and George streets includes the installation of new traffic signals at the intersection of George and Hilliard streets, partially reconstructing and realigning the intersection, the addition of sidewalk and trail links at the intersection and new lighting along the Rotary Greenway Trail Link from Hilliard Street to Bethune Street. 

Access to properties in that section of Hilliard Street will be maintained through formal detours when required during the construction. 

The City asks that motorists follow posted detour routes.

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The Queensway Temporarily Closed For Watermain Repair

The Queensway between Erskine Avenue and Crown Drive is temporarily closed due to a water main break that needs repair, announced by the City of Peterborough on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

The road is currently closed and expected to be completed later this afternoon or evening.

During this time, the surrounding streets are open for detouring.

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City Conducting Pavement Crack Sealing Work In Downtown Streets

The City of Peterborough has construction crews to begin routing and sealing cracks in the asphalt pavement surface on several downtown core streets, beginning Wednesday evening.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

Pavement sealing will take place overnight and is expected to take three to four nights to complete. Crack sealing will take place on the following streets:  

  • Water Street, between Charlotte Street and Sherbrooke Street 

  • George Street, between Sherbrooke Street and Lake Street 

  • Hunter Street, from Stewart Street to Aylmer Street 

  • King Street, all except from Water Street to George Street 

No road closures are expected. Lane reductions will be implemented while work is underway. 

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Lighting to Be Installed at Rotary Greenway Trail Link; New Traffic Lights For George Street and Hilliard Street Intersection

The Rotary Greenway Trail Link will receive a 1.5 km stretch of lighting and new traffic signals will be installed at the George Street and Hilliard Street intersection, announced on Friday.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

The work scheduled for this month to be completed this fall.

To facilitate the work on the Rotary Greenway Trail, the trail will be closed with posted detours. During various phases of the work on Hillard Street, Water Street, and George Street, a combination of lane shifts, flagging operations, and closures with posted detours will be implemented. Access for local traffic and businesses will be maintained during all construction phases; however, it is expected that local traffic may experience delays within the construction limits.

In addition to the intersection work, there will be a partial reconstruction and realignment and installation of new sidewalk and trail links surrounding the new intersection and associated restoration works.

The City has awarded the project to GIP Paving Inc.

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Several Peterborough Roads to Undergo Construction and Repairs

Several roads are scheduled to undergo construction and repairs throughout Peterborough, issued by the City.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

Pavement preservation micro surfacing of Airport Road and Brealey Drive is underway and is expected to be completed in the fall.

Work includes the installation/adjustments of select frames, covers and grates, minor curb removal, curb re-installations, application of emulsified asphalt tack coat, installation of micro surface asphalt treatment and the application of pavement markings at the following locations:

  • Airport Road: 100 metres south of Spillsbury Drive to Sir Sandford Fleming Drive

  • Brealey Drive: 200 metres south of Stenson Boulevard to Sir Sandford Fleming Drive

In June, the same work will occur at Hunter Street East, on the West Side of the Hunter Street Bridge over the Otonabee River, extending to Museum Drive. The work is scheduled to be completed in the fall.

Work includes the installation/adjustments of select frames, covers and grates, minor curb removal, curb re-installations, application of emulsified asphalt tack coat, installation of micro surface asphalt treatment and the application of pavement markings on Hunter Street East from the west side of the Hunter Street bridge over Otonabee River to Museum Drive.

Construction crews have begun work on Hunter Street West, from Aylmer Street to the West Side of the Hunter Street Bridge over the Otonabee River. Work is expected to be completed in the fall.

Work includes the installation/adjustments of select frames, covers and grates, minor curb removal, curb re-installations, application of emulsified asphalt tack coat, installation of micro surface asphalt treatment and the application of pavement markings on Hunter Street West from Aylmer Street to the west side of the Hunter Street Bridge over Otonabee River.

The City notes that this project is not a full reconstruction and upgrades may not address all drainage issues or correct existing grading deficiencies.

There is a road resurfacing of Chemong Road from Milroy Drive (north leg) to The Parkway Trail and Towerhill Road from Old Towerhill Road to Chemong Road. Work begins in early May to be finished by the end of next month.

The work includes, milling of existing asphalt, placement of top lift asphalt and application of pavement markings on Chemong Road from The Parkway Trail to Milroy Drive (north leg) and along Towerhill Road from Old Towerhill Road to Chemong Road. The majority of the milling and paving operation will be performed during night work.

Downtown roads such as McDonnel Street, Murray Street, Parkhill Road and Water Street will undergo repairs within the next few months to be completed in the fall.

  • The work generally includes:

  • Removal/disposal/supply/set of select frames, covers, and grates

  • Resetting of watermain valve boxes; • Select concrete curb and gutter removals

  • Concrete curb and gutter re-installations;

  • Milling of existing asphalt

  • Base asphalt repairs, as necessary

  • Application of emulsified asphalt tack coat

  • Installation of hot mix surface asphalt

  • Application of pavement markings

The City advises that traffic delays can be expected during the construction period of each road.

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