Several Peterborough Roads to Undergo Construction and Repairs

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

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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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Parks Canada to Complete Annual Maintenance On Maria Street and Parkhill Road Bridges In April

Parks Canada will complete annual spring maintenance on two bridges in Peterborough on Sunday and April 20, announced on Friday.

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These bridges include:

• Maria Street bridge: Sunday from 6 a.m. to noon

• Parkhill Road swing bridge: April 20 from 6 a.m. to noon

The bridges will be temporarily closed to all traffic while maintenance is underway. Detour routes will be posted.

Peterborough Transit Route 7 Lansdowne will detour around the Maria Street bridge during the closure, using the Lift Lock tunnel on Sunday. Drivers are asked to use the stop at Hunter and Rogers streets.

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Parts of Brealey Drive Closed End of Month For Major Infrastructure Project Construction

Brealey Drive will be closed from Sherbrooke Street to Mapleridge Drive, with maintained access for local traffic, at the end of March 2025 as Phase 2 of the Brealey Drive Major Infrastructure Project begins, announced on Wednesday.

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Crews are scheduled to begin site preparation work this week. The road will remain open, with signals at Cherryhill Road and Brealey Drive being energized before the road closure is implemented.  

Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2025. In 2024, Behan Construction Limited was awarded the contract for the project.

The Brealey Drive Major Infrastructure Project started in the spring of 2024, with a pause in construction over the winter.

The reconstruction project includes replacing storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and water mains, installing new concrete curbs and gutters and sidewalks, installing a new off-street multi-use trail and on-street cycling lanes, replacing the roadway granular base and the asphalt roadway, restoring boulevards, and replacing street lighting, signage, landscaping and pavement markings.

Existing trees and vegetation throughout the Brealey Drive corridor will be impacted during the work as required to support construction activities. Landscaping remediation work will take place when construction is complete.

Residents should expect traffic delays while construction is underway.

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Aylmer Street North Closed Until Wednesday Morning For Water Main Repairs

Aylmer Street North from McDonnel Street to Murray Street is closed due to repairs for a water main, announced on Tuesday morning.

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Peterborough Utilities Group estimates the work to be completed by Wednesday morning at approximately 9 a.m.

Crews are already on site for repairs.

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Crawford Drive Closed Due to Main Water Break; Expected to Be Reopened Tuesday Evening

Crawford Drive has been closed by Peterborough Utilities Group due to a water main break, announced on Tuesday.

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The area between Erskine Avenue and The Parkway is the closed section.

Repairs are already underway and Peterborough Utilities Group expects the work to be completed later in the evening.

Emergency access is still available through The Parkway.

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Television Road Reopened Ahead of Schedule After Undergoing Railway Crossing Repairs

Emergency repairs have been completed ahead of schedule and Television Road has reopened to through traffic as of about 9 a.m. on Thursday.

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Closure was expected to be completed by Thursday evening.

The closure began on Monday by the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway. It was done to make an emergency repair to the railway crossing south of Maniece Avenue.

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Television Road Temporarily Closed Until Thursday Evening For Railway Crossing Repairs

Television Road will be closed to through traffic between Parkhill Road East and Lansdowne Street East/Highway 7.

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The closure is required by Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway to make an emergency repair to the railway crossing south of Maniece Avenue.

Residents are asked to follow posted signage and detour routes on Parkhill Road East and Lansdowne Street East/Highway 7. Emergency access will not be available across the work site at the railway crossing.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway expects to reopen Television Road to through traffic by Thursday at 5 p.m.

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City of Peterborough Provides Update On Brealey Drive Construction

Brealey Drive between Lansdowne Street West and Mapleridge Drive has reopened to through traffic as progress continues on the major infrastructure project.

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The project includes replacing storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and water mains, as well as installing a multi-use trail, street lighting, sidewalks, cycling lanes, and rebuilding the road.

The complete project along Brealey Drive from Lansdowne Street to Sherbrooke Street is divided into two phases. Phase 1, which started in the spring of 2024, focuses on the section between Lansdowne Street and Mapleridge Drive. Phase 2, which encompasses the section from Mapleridge Drive to Sherbrooke Street, is scheduled for the 2025 construction season.

The reopening following Phase 1 construction includes temporary exceptions. The northbound on-road cycling lane and the east sidewalk will remain closed until the signalized intersection is activated this winter.

The major infrastructure project along Brealey Drive between Lansdowne and Sherbrooke Streets has a budget of $20.7 million.

The construction includes:

• Replacing storm sewers

• Replacing sanitary sewers

• Replacing watermains

• New street lighting

• New concrete curb and gutters

• New concrete sidewalk on the east side of Brealey Drive

• Building a new off-street, multi-use trail on the west side of Brealey Drive

• On-street cycling lanes

• Implementation of traffic signals at Cherryhill Road, Kawartha Heights Boulevard, and Hewitt Drive, with enhanced cycling and pedestrian crossing facilities as well as turning lanes to enhance all traffic movements and corridor efficiency at these intersections

• Restoration of boulevards

• Signage, landscaping, and pavement markings

• Rebuilding the roadway granular base and the asphalt roadway

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Miskin Law Community Complex Projected to Be Officially Open In January Says City of Peterborough

Construction of the new Miskin Law Community Complex at Lansdowne and Park Streets is nearing completion according to the City of Peterborough.

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The official opening is planned for January next year and details for the ceremony will be announced in December.

The new community complex will include a twin-pad arena, a Peterborough Public Library branch, an indoor walking track, multi-purpose space and leasable office space.

The official opening is a few weeks later than initially anticipated. Construction on the $68.5-million facility began in December 2022 and was scheduled to be completed by late December 2024.

The contractor is working with the City of Peterborough to ensure the quality of the finished facility meets expectations for exceptional user experiences at Miskin Law Community Complex. Community user groups are expected to be able to access the space beginning on Jan. 15.

The City will take a phased approach to opening the Miskin Law Community Complex in a way that meets the needs of arena user groups and upcoming tournaments.

The Peterborough Public Library branch at Miskin Law Community Complex will open in February 2025.

Following the official opening event in January, the City will invite the community to visit the new facility, including offering free public skating opportunities.

The City will work with user groups to plan for scheduled use/ice time rentals and ensure ice pads are available for community tournaments. During off-peak facility use hours, minor work may continue to be completed at Miskin Law Community Complex.

Community events and unveiling other spaces within the Miskin Law Community Complex will occur in the weeks following the official opening.

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The Parkway Lane Restrictions In Effect For Repairs Until Wednesday

A lane restriction northbound on The Parkway from The Queensway to Lansdowne St. W. is in effect due to an emergency water main repair.

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Peterborough Utilities Group estimates the work to be completed by Wednesday.

“We understand that this work may cause traffic delays in the area and will make every effort to complete this work as efficiently and quickly as possible,” in a statement made from Peterborough Utilities Group.

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