The launch of Phase 1 of the County Road 64/Prince Edward Street reconstruction project is Aug. 6 on the rural portion. The urban part of the project is still slated for 2025-26.
Work on Phase 1 of the County Road 64/Prince Edward Street reconstruction project in Brighton won’t be starting Monday as planned.
A county spokesperson said the contractor is still waiting on a few “locates” (i.e. dig safe) and as a result, had to push the start date out slightly.
Work was originally slated to start Monday, July 22 on Phase 1 – focusing on the rural area of Harbour Street to Stoney Point Road at the edge of the border – and last about eight weeks.
Now, work on the joint Northumberland County and Municipality of Brighton multi-year project is expected to start on Aug. 6.
During construction work, officials have said there will be times when the road is reduced to one lane, resulting in potential delays.
The infrastructure project is described as “comprehensive.”
Through both phases, the project will tackle renewal of about 6.9 kilometres of road total from Elizabeth Street to Stoney Point Road.
Phase 1 will include work around road resurfacing, culvert replacement, paved shoulders for cycle paths and installation of an artificial turtle nesting site. This portion of the project covers a reported 4.9 kilometres.
The work in 2025-26 focused on Prince Edward Street – between Elizabeth and Harbour – will involve “extensive underground infrastructure replacement.”
Work will also focus on a paved cycling lane, traffic calming features, intersection upgrades, grading improvements, upgraded sidewalks and new pedestrian crossings, sanitary sewer and water main replacement, and more.
(Written by: Sarah Hyatt)
