The urban portion of the County Road 64/Prince Edward Street reconstruction project will get underway in 2025, with work carrying over into the 2026 construction season.
Northumberland County and the Municipality of Brighton are gearing up to enter year two of three for their joint multi-million-dollar Prince Edward Street/County Road 64 reconstruction project.
The project aims to tackle critical infrastructure upgrades, enhance safety and accessibility, and more.
“This project is a major investment in Brighton’s infrastructure, with benefits to the broader Northumberland County road network,” said Peter Deshane, the county’s manager of infrastructure. “Together, with the Municipality of Brighton, we are building a better road ahead – improving transportation safety and accessibility, renewing essential underground services, and supporting long-term growth in the region.”
However, the project will mean disruption in Brighton, and there will be construction-related impacts for area residents.
Work will start ramping up in June, with the next phase focusing on the urban stretch of Prince Edward and tackling significant upgrades above- and below ground.
To help residents prepare for upcoming construction, officials said a public information session is in the works for Thursday, June 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Owen Gibb Community Hall (King Edward.)
Residents can drop in to learn more about the construction schedule, planned road closures and detours, and how the work may impact homes and businesses along this stretch of road, explained officials.
Northumberland County and Brighton staff are also set to deliver a combined presentation on the project, delving into the updated timeline and nature of the work at Brighton council on Monday, June 2.
As part of that presentation – accessible via Monday’s agenda – it states work from Harbour to Cedar streets is slated for mid-June until the end of August, with full road closures planned. Meanwhile, Cedar to Loyalist Drive will get tackled in September to October – again, with full road closures planned.
Final paving, curb and sidewalk work is being targeted for late fall (possibly into November.) During this time, officials noted that full road closures won’t be needed, but lane restrictions will be.
In another staff report detailing cost sharing information, staff state the remaining works up to Elizabeth Street are scheduled for 2026.
As previously reported, the county awarded the reconstruction contract to Broz Excavating Inc. for about $10.1 million – Brighton’s reported share is about $4.5 million, which was set aside in the 2025 capital budget.
Work this year will centre around replacement of underground sewers and watermains, new and upgraded sidewalks, installation of pedestrian crossovers and cycling lanes, intersection improvements and traffic-calming measures, as well as full asphalt repaving.
“Residents living within the closure zone will continue to have access to their properties,” noted John Gooding, Brighton’s public works manager. “There will be temporary impacts, such as additional water lines placed on front lawns, tree removals, and changes to driveway surfacing; however, we will be working to minimize disruptions wherever possible.”
The county said project updates will be posted regularly to Northumberland.ca/CR64.
Year one of the reconstruction project included resurfacing and shoulder work, along with culvert replacement and installation of a turtle nest, on the rural stretch of County Road 64 between Harbour and Stoney Point roads.
(Written by: Sarah Hyatt)
