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.
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Peterborough Transit Terminal Temporary Relocating Bus Stops Due to Construction
/Due to construction at the downtown Peterborough Transit Terminal, all bus stops there for both departures and arrivals will temporarily relocate for the period from Aug. 5 to Sept. 5, announced on Monday.
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Temporary signs will be posted at each of the new boarding locations.
All routes will continue to operate on their regular schedules. Some routes will be required to make minor detours to their temporary stop locations.
Upgrades to the downtown Transit Terminal will remove the requirement for the buses to reverse out of the pick-up and drop-off locations as recommended in the Transportation Master Plan, Transit Route Review and Long-term Growth Study. Construction is expected to take four weeks.
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Riverview Park & Zoo Train Closing Early Due to Pumphouse Rehabilitation Work
/The Riverview Park and Zoo’s miniature train is operating until Aug. 4, as it will close for the season to accommodate rehabilitation work on the Water Street Pumphouse and Dam.
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The Dam will undergo construction work to address concrete deterioration and improve its infrastructure to further its long-term functionality. Construction work is expected to begin this summer.
The Miniature Train Ride crosses the dam as part of its route around the Zoo area. The train cannot safely cross the dam while it is under construction.
The train operates daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Miniature Train Ride will reopen to visitors during the long weekend in May 2026.
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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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City Council Approves Conceptual Design of Charlotte Street West Streetscape Project
/City Council approved the Charlotte Street conceptual design as part of a major infrastructure project that includes significant underground work to improve stormwater infrastructure during their meeting on Tuesday night.
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Council also pre-committed $27.6 million in the 2026 to 2029 capital budgets, with $10,791,100 from the federal Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund.
The Flood Reduction Master Plan identified the need for upgrades to the stormwater infrastructure beneath Charlotte Street to support the City of Peterborough’s broader flood mitigation objectives.
An investigation of Charlotte Street led to the recommendation for the installation of a 100-year stormwater conveyance pipe along Charlotte Street from Park Street to Bethune Street, from Bethune Street to Water Street, and along a portion of George Street from Simcoe Street to Charlotte Street. The proposed improvements are intended to extend flood protection benefits west of Bethune Street and align with the City’s long-term infrastructure resilience goals, according to the City.
Underground infrastructure projects of this nature typically necessitate the removal and replacement of surface-level streetscape elements. This disruption presents a strategic opportunity to reimagine and redesign the streetscape to better serve the future role and functions of a given corridor. Recognizing this, the City of Peterborough initiated a series of planning and design studies between 2015 and 2018 to develop conceptual streetscape designs for affected corridors.
This current project aims to finalize the proposed conceptual streetscape design for Charlotte Street from Park Street to Aylmer Street. Upon Council approval, this segment will be integrated with existing conceptual designs for Charlotte Street from Aylmer Street to Water Street, creating a comprehensive corridor plan.
The proposed streetscape concept retains existing road function, including full truck and bus movement, provides enhanced pedestrian space and separate cycle track facilities, removes mobility barriers and includes select on-street parking spaces and community flex space.
The proposed concept addresses requirements of the City’s Official Plan, Transportation Master Plan, Central Area Urban Design Guidelines, Central Area Master Plan, Climate Change Action Plan 2.0, the Transportation Association of Canada’s Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads and relevant Ontario Traffic Manuals, including Book 18: Cycling Facilities.
A pre-commitment of Capital budget is required through 2026 - 2029 to commit the City’s share of eligible costs under the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund and secure $11,359,152 in Federal Funding.
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Roof Replacement Work Underway Peterborough Regional Health Centre
/Construction work at Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) to replace the roof is underway.
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This project is expected to be implemented in phases over several years and will temporarily impact the hospital site and the surrounding area during this period. The first phase began on Monday and PRHC expects it to last approximately 14 weeks.
Patients, visitors and others who are on or around the hospital site should expect the following:
Standard construction-related noise during work hours (typically Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
A noticeable increase in the presence of contractors, work vehicles and delivery trucks
During specific phases of this project, mild odours related to roofing materials may be noticeable. We are working with our suppliers to reduce the impact of odours as much as possible.
Designated work zones will be marked during this time.
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Emergency Shelter Repair Project Complete For YES Shelter
/The YES Shelter for Youth and Families has completed its major repairs to its Brock Street emergency shelter, revealed to the public on Tuesday morning.
Members of YES Shelter and their donors celebrating the repair completion that totalled $266,394 in repairs. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The project was funded by community support, including significant funding from the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough.
The building features reinforced structural elements, institutional-grade plumbing and fixtures, exterior aesthetic renewal and the installation of new generator.
This critical work ensures the long-term safety, function and dignity of the shelter, which serves youth and families experiencing homelessness across Peterborough City and County, according to Aimeé Le Lagadec, YES executive director.
“This project was a major undertaking,” she said. “Back in 2021, we asked the community to help us raise $200,000 to cover the cost of necessary repairs to our Emergency Shelter building. Thanks to the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough and many generous donors, we have raised just over $265,000 allowing us to cover the most necessary work and some new repair needs as they came up. As a community, we safeguarded this essential space for the future offering shelter and support with dignity.”
“This wasn’t just about fixing a building,” said Jennifer DeBues, Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough executive director. “It was about protecting the only emergency shelter for youth and families in Peterborough and ensuring it remains a safe, supportive place for those who need it most.”
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The following were the project costs equalling $266,394:
Fire safety upgrades - $26,807
Shelter washroom renovation - $71,041
Increase video monitoring of shelter exterior - $15,300
Piping rerouting work in the front of shelter - $16,500
Carriage House Roof Replacement - $17,415
Shelter basement floor repair - $2,402
Shelter generator install - $55,000
Side fencing replaement - $8,253
PurePave installation and landscape repair - $22,240
Structural work and winterization of upper porch - $23,960
Exterior prep and painting - $7,476
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Watermain Rehabilitation Begins On Several City Streets In Two Phases
/Watermain rehabilitation will be taking place along several city streets throughout Peterborough beginning this week.
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The work includes removing iron buildup inside the watermain. Iron deposits can build up over time, affecting water colour and reducing water flow.
After watermains are cleaned, a liner is applied to protect the pipe from future iron buildup. The City says this will improve water quality and flow capacity.
Other work will include testing existing water service and mainline valves, replacing valves and hydrants and relocating and installing new hydrants where required to improve fire protection.
Temporary watermains will be in place along the curb. When the work is completed, affected curbs, streets, sidewalks, driveways and boulevards will be restored.
The work will be completed in two phases.
Phase one begins this week on the following streets:
· Rink Street, from Stewart Street to George Street
· Lake Street, from George Street to Crescent Street
· Gilchrist Street, from McDonnel Street to Dublin Street
· Bethune Street, from London Street to Dublin Street
Phase two is likely to begin next month on the following roads, according to the City":
Chambers Street, Hunter Street to Brock Street
Clonsilla Avenue, from Whitefield Drive to The Parkway
Union Street
Edinburgh Street, from Union Street to George Street
Dublin Street, from Water Street to Waterford Street
Parkhill Road West, from Fairbairn Street to Stormont Street
Montague Court, from Nevin Avenue to 994 Montague Court
The expects no road closures during this time but lane reductions will be in place where work is underway.
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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.
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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
