Major Peterborough Infrastructure Project Now Complete

Parkhill Road West had been closed to through traffic between Reid and George streets for several months while major upgrades were completed.

Photo by CITY OF PETERBOROUGH.

Parkhill Road West, between Reid and George streets, has been reopened to through traffic following a months-long closure for infrastructure improvements including the replacement of storm sewers, sanitary sewers and a watermain, as well as substantial grading and road reconstruction.

“I’m extremely pleased to see the successful completion of this substantial improvement to one of our major transportation routes through the city, which included significant underground infrastructure to support current residents and future growth,” Mayor Jeff Leal said. “I want to thank the community for their patience during this process.”

“We’re seeing progress on much needed infrastructure work throughout the community, including Armour Road, Lansdowne Street, the downtown repaving work, Brealey Drive and this project on Parkhill Road,” Leal added.

The $7.25 million project, which started construction in June 2023, included excavation, grading, removal and installation of storm sewers, sanitary swears, watermain, storm, sanitary and water services, low impact development features, stormwater management, new curb and gutters and sidewalks.

It also included structural adjustments, asphalt milling, base and surface asphalt installation, tree plantings, signage installations and pavement markings.

“Investments in infrastructure such as the major infrastructure work on Parkhill Road is critical for the life of our community, upgrading and protecting core services including the transportation network, storm water management, sanitary sewers and drinking water pipes,” stated councillors Kevin Duguay and Joy Lachica, co-chairs of the city’s Infrastrucutre, Planning and Growth Management Portfolio. “It’s the foundation for a thriving and growing community.”

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City of Peterborough Seeks Public Input Sought For Parkhill Road West Reconstruction Project

As Parkhill Road West between Rubidge and George Street is expected to close for construction, the City of Peterborough is seeking public input on detour routes to handle traffic during the sewer and road work announced Wednesday.

File Photo.

Construction is projected between early spring/summer into the late fall next year, pending budget approval.

Residents can review three traffic management options and select their option on Connect Peterborough. The project page also includes information on the project scope, plans and additional resources.

Anyone can send questions and feedback through the online question tool on the page. Hard copies are available at City Hall, 500 George St. N. Feedback and information can be sent to the project team by email to mcummings@peterborough.ca or by phone at 705-742-7777 ext. 1503.

The construction includes installation of new storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water main, curbs, sidewalks and road paving from Aylmer Street North to George Street North. The work from Rubidge Street to Aylmer Street North includes new water main and road paving and new surface asphalt from George Street North to Water Street.

The general goals of this project are to:

• Replace aging underground and aboveground infrastructure

• Improve traffic flow at the Parkhill Road/George Street intersection by introducing a dedicated east-bound right-turn lane onto George Street

• Improve pedestrian facilities

The City’s Transportation Division is conducting a traffic safety review of the intersections of Parkhill Road and Aylmer Street and Parkhill Road and Bethune Street. The review is running in conjunction with the Parkhill Road reconstruction project and there will be a separate public consultation process to get feedback from the neighbourhood.

A notice will be provided in advance of the consultation. The results of the review may be incorporated into the reconstruction work for Parkhill Road.

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The Parkhill Road West Reconstruction Project Resumes

From July 2nd to August, Parkhill Road West will be closed at Chandler Crescent as work continues on the Parkhill Road West reconstruction project.

Local traffic to homes on Parkhill Road West within the closure limits will continue to have access to their homes through local access provisions. Residents who live in the Jackson Creek Meadows neighbourhood that is normally accessed at Chandler Crescent will patiently follow detour signs to access the subdivision.

Photo courtesy City of Peterborough

The project includes sewer, water, grade adjustments, concrete and base asphalt work at the Parkhill-Chandler intersection.

The other stages of this phase of the Parkhill Road West reconstruction project include:

• August 2019 to October 2019 – Parkhill Road West east of Chandler: Sewer, water, grade adjustments, concrete and base asphalt work

• May 2020 to October 2020 – Parkhill Road West west of Chandler to City limits, including Brealey Drive and Ackison Road roundabout

• May 2020 to October 2020 – All landscape work, iron adjustments and surface course asphalt within the project area

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