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County of Peterborough to Install 21 Multi-Use Path Lighting Poles At James A. Gifford Causeway On Tuesday
/The County of Peterborough is installing 21 Multi-Use Path (MUP) lighting poles on the south side of the Causeway is scheduled for Tuesday (weather permitting) and will extend throughout the week.
Temporary lane restrictions will be in place with flagging operations during the installation.
The activation and verification of account status with Hydro One may delay the operational commencement of the MUP lighting illumination according to a press release.
Upon conclusion, Phase 1 (Road Works) of the Causeway construction project will be concluded.
“We will continue to provide updates as the project approaches its commencement,” according to a statement in a press release. “We appreciate your patience and understanding during this period.”
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County of Peterborough Provides 2024 Construction Update of James A. Gifford Causeway
/The County of Peterborough has updated the James A. Gifford Causeway construction plans.
The 2023 James A. Gifford Causeway roadworks tender was substantially completed in November 2023. The lighting installation along the new multi-use path is anticipated to be completed by mid-winter this year.
The design of the next phase of Causeway construction is being finalized and will include extensive rehabilitation of the Chemong Bridge. The construction tender for this work is expected to be issued for public bidding in February.
The scope of the 2024 contract will also include a road reconstruction component, extending from west of Chemong Bridge to the Kelly Boulevard/Garthorne Avenue intersection.
The scope of the 2024 construction contract will include:
Repairs to Chemong Bridge superstructure and substructure
Excavation and replacement of deteriorated concrete deck sections
Renewal of the asphalt surface on the bridge
Approx. 400 metres of road surface repairs east and west of bridge
Renewal of steel beam guiderail
New 1.8m concrete sidewalk on the south side of Chemong Bridge
Connection to new multi-use path and installation of pathway lighting