Section of Chemong Road Temporary Closed Overnight For Water Main Work Starting Sunday

Chemong Road will be temporarily closed between Highland Road and Bellevue Street from 5 p.m. on Sunday to 7 a.m. on Monday, to facilitate water main work.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

Chemong Road will be closed to through traffic between Highland Road and Bellevue Street, with access restricted to emergency vehicles only. Motorists should follow the posted detour via Towerhill Road, Fairbairn Street and Parkhill Road West. 

Temporary disruptions to water service will occur on Chemong Road between Highland Road and Bellevue Street while the work is underway. Affected customers will be notified in advance.

Following water main work, tap water may appear discoloured due to minor sediment in the system. To clear the water, run the cold water tap closest to the water meter for 10 to 15 minutes until it runs clear. If discolouration continues, wait one hour and repeat the process. 

For City of Peterborough Water Services inquiries, including discoloured water and watermain breaks on public property, call 705-748-9301, extension 1295, during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For after-hours emergencies, call 705-748-9300.

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Reid Street and Cherryhill Road Undergoing Temporary Sidewalk Closures For Repairs

Sections of Reid Street and Cherryhill Road’s sidewalks are closed temporarily for repairs.

Photo Courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

A section of the sidewalk on the west side of Reid Street just south of the McDonnel Street intersection will be closed until Friday while repairs are completed. The closure extends to the Trans-Canada Trail crossing but does not impede it. 

Detour routes will be posted. The sidewalk on the east side of Reid Street is available. 

The sidewalk on the south side of Cherryhill Road between Bankside Drive and Kawartha Heights Boulevard will be temporarily closed until June 19 while structural watermain lining work is completed.

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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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