Anticipated Start Date: May 2026
Anticipated End Date: Fall 2027
Status Update:
The watermain installation at the intersection of Lansdowne Street West, Kawartha Heights Boulevard, and Spillsbury Drive will be completed in three construction stages between August and October 2026. Traffic configurations will vary throughout the project, and updates will be communicated through the City website and, where appropriate, the Communication Division.
All traffic control measures will be implemented in accordance with the Ontario Traffic Manual (OTM) Book 7 to help ensure the safe movement of motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists. During Stage 1, currently anticipated to occur between August 27 and September 14, 2026, one southbound lane on Kawartha Heights Boulevard will remain open and will be restricted to right-turn movements onto Lansdowne Street West.
The primary focus of the 2026 work is the installation of a new watermain at the intersection, while the full reconstruction of the intersection is currently scheduled for 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