County announces summer works projects
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By: Cecilia Nasmith, Northumberland 89.7 FM News
Northumberland County
It is said that Canada has two seasons, winter and construction – and as the construction season heats up, Northumberland County reminds everyone of key infrastructure projects that will lay the foundation for a more connected, safe and vibrant future.
Five major projects lead the list.
Phase two of the Elgin Park affordable-housing development in Cobourg has been approved for occupancy, two 10-unit buildings with subsidized and market-rental housing to support the broader goal of adding 900 new affordable housing units to the community between 2019 and 2029.
The Trent River crossing in Campbellford is a once-in-a-generation project to create a vital second crossing over the river, with the potential to unlock economic growth and improve connectivity. Now approaching 100% design completion, this project will see work on property acquisition and utility relocation proceed this summer. Pending budget confirmation and permitting, it is hoped construction can begin in 2026.
Entering the second year of multi-year reconstruction on Prince Edward Street in Brighton (delivered with partnership from the municipality), this work will strengthen core infrastructure, enhance accessibility and support community growth. Construction is expected to be completed in late 2026.
Work on the Welcome intersection begins this month, with improvements to the three roads that make up the juncture – County Roads 2, 10 and 74. This work will prove safety at a complex intersection that studies have shown may contribute to driver confusion.
The replacement of Burnley bridge in Cramahe Township of the 75-year-old bridge on County Road 29 will see a new structure that meets modern safety and transportation standards, maintaining a vital north-south link for local residents.
Other key initiatives include culvert rehabilitation south of Warkworth, repairs to the rock gabion creek retaining wall in Baltimore (alongside County Road 45), on-going maintenance in Trent Hills to the Campbellford and Wilson Island bridges, and preventive road maintenance – microsurfacing on 10 km. of road in Hamilton and Alnwick-Haldimand townships (on County Rods 9, 22 and 74), crack sealing on 15 km. of road in Hamilton, Alnwick-Haldimand and Brighton, and surface treatment on 20 km. of various bounty roads, as well as support for more than 100 km. of municipal road-surface treatments.
“Each of these projects reflects our ongoing efforts to modernize and maintain critical infrastructure, support housing needs and improve safety for all road users,” Director of Public Works Denise Marshall said in the announcement.
“We're building with intention – creating the conditions for sustainable growth and enhanced quality of life across Northumberland.”
