Downtown Road Surface Repairs to Begin This Month
/Several downtown streets will receive road surface repairs as repaving work begins in May.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
The scope of work includes replacing frames, covers, and grates, curb replacement in select locations, milling, surface paving and pavement markings.
Milling and surface paving work on George Street and Water Street will be performed during evening and overnight hours to minimize disruption to traffic and businesses.
Structure adjustments and select curb and gutter replacements will be completed during daytime working hours in smaller segments to reduce disruption for businesses and traffic. Milling and surface paving operations will be completed by entire segments respective to each operation to minimize associated disruptions as less duration is required during these operations. It is anticipated that adjacent properties will only experience direct disruption for about four to six days, depending on operational sequencing, weather, or other unforeseen issues.
The City of Peterborough is coordinating with the contractor to minimize impacts on summer events planned in downtown.
“Repaving downtown roads is a much-needed improvement in the heart of our city,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “On behalf of the City and Council, I thank the downtown residents and businesses for their patience while this work is completed. I encourage everyone to visit our excellent local restaurants, cafés and businesses downtown this summer.”
Access to all businesses will remain open during the construction period. Pedestrian access will be maintained.
IPAC Paving Limited is doing the work on behalf of the City and it is scheduled to be completed by fall 2025. As information becomes available, further information will be posted regarding the scheduling of the temporary lane reductions and closures.
Sections of the following streets will be periodically reduced to a single lane of traffic during repaving operations:
George Street between Hunter Street and Sherbrooke Street
Water Street between Simcoe Street and Brock Street
Sheridan Street from Hunter Street to the north limit
Brock Street from Water Street to the east limit
Short-term road closures will be in place on the following roads during milling and surface paving operations in 2024, with detour routes posted:
Brock Street from George Street to Water Street
Simcoe Street between George Street and Water Street
King Street between George Street and Water Street
