Drivers can expect traffic delays and detours in downtown Peterborough as road surface repair work takes place on some begins in late May or early June and continues until next fall.
The work will take place on the following roads:
- George Street North from Hunter Street West to Sherbrooke Street
- Water Street from Brock Street to Simcoe Street
- Brock Street, Simcoe Street, and King Street between George Street North and Water Street
- Brock Street from Water Street to Sheridan Street
- Sheridan Street from Brock Street to Hunter Street West
The City of Peterborough has hired IPAC Paving Limited to complete the required work, which will begin in late May to early June, with the work scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2025.
The type of work being completed includes milling of existing asphalt (road resurfacing), base asphalt repairs as necessary, installation of hot mix surface asphalt, concrete curb and gutter removals and re-installations, resetting of water main valve boxes, application of pavement markings, and more.
Curb repairs and structure adjustments will involve flagging operations and lane shifts for 10 to 15 days for the work on George Street North and Water Street, and five to eight days for the work at other sites. Milling and paving operations will involve short-term road closures with posted detours for two to four nights per site.
While access for local traffic and businesses will be maintained during flagging operations, lane shifts, and road closures, local traffic may experience delays within the construction areas.
