City of Peterborough Brealey Drive Reconstruction Project

Peterborough, ON – The City of Peterborough is pleased to announce the full reopening of Brealey Drive to pedestrians and motorists following the completion of the Brealey Drive reconstruction project. 

This significant two-phase construction initiative was undertaken to modernize essential underground services, enhance active transportation options, and improve traffic flow and safety for all road users. 

The City awarded the project to Behan Construction Limited. Construction began in the spring of 2024 and was completed in October 2025 — on time and within its budget of $20.7 million. The comprehensive work along Brealey Drive included the replacement of storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and watermains, as well as the installation of new street lighting, concrete curbs and gutters, and a new concrete sidewalk on the east side of the roadway. 

“This project represents an important investment in the long-term sustainability, safety, and accessibility of our transportation network and preparing our infrastructure for future growth,” said Ward 2 Councillor Don Vassiliadis. “Upgrading underground systems while expanding options for active transportation supports our city’s long-term vision for a resilient, sustainable, and connected transportation network. Completing this major infrastructure project on time and within budget is also an excellent example of teamwork across the City.”  

“The Brealey Reconstruction Project has been a long time coming,” said Ward 2 Councillor Matt Crowley. “It was originally scheduled for completion back in 2018, and I heard loud and clear from residents during my election campaign how frustrated they were that it still was not done. Through close collaboration with City staff, we were finally able to get this long-overdue project completed. I want to sincerely thank residents for their patience throughout the process, and our dedicated staff for their hard work and determination in seeing it through. This is a project the community demanded, and together with our staff, we delivered!” 

Significant active transportation features were added, including a new off-street, multi-use trail on the west side of Brealey Drive and dedicated on-street cycling lanes. Traffic signals were installed at Cherryhill Road, Kawartha Heights Boulevard, and Hewitt Drive, featuring enhanced cycling and pedestrian crossings as well as turning lanes to improve overall traffic movement. Additional project elements included boulevard restoration, signage, retaining walls, landscaping, pavement markings, stormwater management facilities, and tree planting, as well as a complete rebuilding of the roadway granular base and asphalt surface. 

The completion of the Brealey Drive reconstruction project reflects the City’s continued commitment to building and maintaining reliable, accessible, and sustainable infrastructure for all residents.