Construction Notices and Updates

Anticipated Start Date: June 2026
Anticipated End Date: August 2026

The City of Peterborough awarded the above noted project to Avion Construction Group Inc. 

Scope of work:

The scope of work includes a variety of installations, including new watermain, water services, hydrants,  installation/adjustments of select frames, covers and grates, asphalt, line painting, and restoration as required on Duffus Street from Ford Street to Grady Avenue.

Lane Reductions and Traffic Impacts:

To facilitate the work on Duffus Street from Ford Street to Grady Avenue a road closure will be implemented during various phases of the work and sidewalk closures will be carried out as required

Access for local traffic will be maintained during the closures, unless notification is provided under separate notice. It is expected that local traffic may experience delays within the construction limits.

Project Contact:

For City of Peterborough Water Services inquiries, including 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. 

Anticipated Start Date: May 2026
Anticipated End Date: Fall 2026

The City of Peterborough awarded the above noted project to Henderson Construction. 

Scope of work:

The scope of work includes a variety of installations, including new storm sewers, underground stormwater storage chambers, sanitary sewers, water services, concrete curb and gutters, concrete sidewalks, road base and asphalt, asphalt multi-use trails and associated pedestrian crossing improvements, line painting, landscaping, topsoil and sod, tree plantings, concrete head wall, fences and signage on Robinson Street from Mark Street to Rogers Street

Lane Reductions and Traffic Impacts:

To facilitate the work on Robinson Street from Mark Street to Rogers Street a road closure with signed detour(s) will be implemented during various phases of the work.

Access for local traffic will be maintained during the closures, unless notification is provided under separate notice. It is expected that local traffic may experience delays within the construction limits

Project Contact:

Any issues or questions that arise prior to and/or during construction, please contact the following:

Utkarsh Singh
Construction Inspection Technologist I
Cell: (705) 740-3607
Email usingh@peterborough.ca

Anticipated Start Date: May 2026
Anticipated End Date: Fall 2027

The City of Peterborough awarded the above noted project to Dufferin Construction Company

Scope of work:

The scope of work generally includes; replacements of storm sewers, sanitary sewers, watermain, concrete curb and gutter, concrete sidewalk, road granular base and the asphalt road structure, traffic signals, streetlights, landscaping, tree plantings, pavement markings, installation of multi-use trails, and regulatory signage as part of a full scope road reconstruction. The reconstruction will also include upgrades to the Spillsbury Drive, Kawartha Heights Boulevard and Lansdowne Street West intersections, and the installation of new traffic signals at Lansdowne Street West and Village Crescent.

Lane Reductions and Traffic Impacts:

To facilitate these works the Contractor will be reducing Lansdowne Street West two lanes, one dedicated eastbound lane and one westbound lane.  To accommodate work on Spillsbury Drive and Kawartha Heights Boulevard, traffic will be reduced to two lanes, with one dedicated lane maintained in each direction (northbound and southbound).

Access for local traffic and businesses will be maintained at all times during traffic flagging operations, lane shifts, lane reductions, etc. It is expected that local traffic may experience delays within the construction limits.

Project Contact:

Any issues or questions that arise prior to and/or during construction, please contact the following:

Todd Williamson
Construction Inspection Technologist III
Cell: (705) 930-6864
Email: twilliamson@peterborough.ca

Anticipated Start Date: Late April 2026
Anticipated End Date: Fall 2026

The City of Peterborough awarded the above noted project to Fineline Markings Inc. in 2024. 

Scope of work:

Generally includes routing and sealing of cracks in the asphalt pavement surface. Please note that the Contractor’s schedule is tentative and may be subject to change due to delays or inclement weather.

Lane Reductions and Traffic Impacts:

There are no scheduled road closures at this time, but traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on collector and arterial roadways and reduced to one lane with the use of flagging operations on local streets.

Project Contact:

Any issues or questions that arise prior to and/or during construction, please contact the following:

Utkarsh Singh, P.Eng., M.Sc.
Engineer Design / Construction Inspection Technologist I
Mobile: 705-740-3607
Phone 705-742-7777 ext. 1762
Email: usingh@peterborough.ca

Anticipated Start Date: June 2026
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2026

The City has awarded the above noted project to GIP Paving Inc.

Scope of work:

The scope of 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 Monaghan Road from Sherbrooke Street to Edison Avenue. Microsurfacing will occur during the night (9 p.m. - 7 a.m.).

Lane Reductions and Traffic Impacts:

To facilitate this work, traffic may be reduced to one lane with the use of flagging operations during the project works. Access for local traffic will be maintained at all times, however, it is expected that local traffic may experience delays within the construction limits.

Project Contact:

If any issues or questions arise prior to and/or during construction, please contact the following:

Adam Fitzgerald
Engineering Design and Construction Inspection Technologist I
Cell: (705) 875-5757
Email: afitzgerald@peterborough.ca

Anticipated Start Date: May 2026
Anticipated Completion Date: Late Summer 2026

The City has awarded the above noted project to GIP Paving Inc.

Scope of work:

The scope of work includes the installation/adjustments of select frames, covers and grates, existing curb removal, curb re-installations, milling of existing asphalt, application of emulsified asphalt tack coat, installation of a new asphalt surface and the application of pavement markings along High Street, Borden Avenue and Erskine Avenue from St. Mary’s Street to Hawley Street.

Please note, this project’s scope is not a full reconstruction, and upgrades may not address all drainage issues or correct existing grading deficiencies

Lane Reductions and Traffic Impacts:

To facilitate the work, flagging operations will be implemented during various phases of the work. Milling and paving operations will occur during the night (9PM to 7AM).

Access for local traffic and businesses will be maintained during flagging operations, however, it is expected that local traffic may experience delays within the construction limits

Project Contact:

If any issues or questions arise prior to and/or during construction, please contact the following:

Adam Fitzgerald
Engineering Design and Construction Inspection Technologist I
Cell: (705) 875-5757
Email: afitzgerald@peterborough.ca

Anticipated Start Date: May 2026
Anticipated Completion Date: Late Summer 2026

The City has awarded the above noted project to GIP Paving Inc.

Scope of work:

The scope of work includes the installation/adjustments of select frames, covers and grates, minor curb removal, curb re-installations, milling of existing asphalt, application of emulsified asphalt tack coat, installation of a new asphalt surface and the application of pavement markings on Brioux Avenue and Priscilla Street.

Lane Reductions and Traffic Impacts:

To facilitate this work, traffic may be reduced to one lane with the use of flagging operations during the project works. Brioux Avenue and Priscilla Street will be closed to through traffic with posted detours during milling and paving operations. Access for local traffic will be maintained during the closures, however, it is expected that local traffic may experience delays within the construction limits.

Project Contact:

If any issues or questions arise prior to and/or during construction, please contact the following:

Adam Fitzgerald
Engineering Design and Construction Inspection Technologist I
Cell: (705) 875-5757
Email: afitzgerald@peterborough.ca

Anticipated Start Date: May 2026
Anticipated Completion Date: September 2026

The City has awarded the above noted project to GIP Paving Inc.

Scope of work:

The scope of work includes the installation/adjustments of select frames, covers and grates, minor curb removal, curb re-installations, milling of existing asphalt, application of emulsified asphalt tack coat, installation of micro surface asphalt treatment and the application of pavement markings on Edison Avenue

Lane Reductions and Traffic Impacts:

To facilitate this work, traffic may be reduced to one lane with the use of flagging operations during the project works. Edison Avenue may be closed to through traffic with posted detours during surface treatment operations. Access for local traffic will be maintained during the closures, however, it is expected that local traffic may experience delays within the construction limits.

Project Contact:

If any issues or questions arise prior to and/or during construction, please contact the following:

Adam Fitzgerald
Engineering Design and Construction Inspection Technologist I
Cell: (705) 875-5757
Email: afitzgerald@peterborough.ca

Anticipated Start Date: Late May or Early June 2026
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2026

The City has awarded the above noted project to Brennan Paving & Construction Limited.

Scope of work:

Lane Reductions and Traffic Impacts:

Project Contact:

If any issues or questions arise prior to and/or during construction, please contact the following:

Dan Witteveen
Construction Inspection Technologist III
Cell: (705) 875-8526
Email: dwitteveen@peterborough.ca

Anticipated Start Date: May 2026
Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2026

The City has awarded the above noted project to Brennan Paving & Construction Limited.

Scope of work:

Lane Reductions and Traffic Impacts:

Project Contact:

If any issues or questions arise prior to and/or during construction, please contact the following:

Dan Witteveen
Construction Inspection Technologist III
Cell: (705) 875-8526
Email: dwitteveen@peterborough.ca

Anticipated Start Date: May 2025
Anticipated Completion Date: Summer 2026

The City has awarded the above noted project to Avion Construction Group Inc. The Contractor is expected to begin work in 2025 at various locations throughout the City. 

Scope of work:

The project involves improving transit stops at over 60 locations throughout the City of Peterborough. The scope of work may include earth excavation, asphalt and concrete removals, restoration of concrete curbs and sidewalks, asphalt restorations, new concrete transit stop pads, landscaping with topsoil and sod, new transit stop signs, and installation of transit stop shelters at select locations.

Lane Reductions and Traffic Impacts:

To facilitate this work, a combination of parking restrictions, lane shifts and flagging operations will be required. As a result, it is expected that local traffic may experience some delays within the construction limits

Project Contact:

Adam Fitzgerald
Engineering Design and Construction Inspection Technologist I
Cell: (705) 875-5757
Email: afitzgerald@peterborough.ca