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Street resurfacing is a process that includes replacing worn-out asphalt on road surfaces and repairing curbs and sidewalks as necessary. Prior to asphalt replacement, crews conduct inspections to locate underground infrastructure and evaluate the condition of roads, sidewalks, and curbs. This evaluation phase may require traffic to be restricted to a single lane in the work area. During the asphalt pouring stage, road closures may be necessary for a maximum duration of six hours.

The following streets will be resurfaced in the 2023 construction season:

To be finished by July 1st:

• Norwood Road (Macrae Drive 250 metres west)
• East Royalty Road (90 degree turn to end of 2022 work)
• Mount Edward Road (MacAleer Drive to Sherwood Road)
• John Yeo Drive (Malpeque Road to John Yeo Drive 90 degree turn)
• Greensview Drive (Kensington Road to Cul De Sac)
• Vista Drive (North River Road to Queen Elizabeth Drive)
• Richmond Street (Hillsborough Street to East End)
• Gay Ave (Walthen Drive to Olebar Street)
• Dorchester Street (Great George Street to Hillsborough Street)

Complete by September 1^st

• MacWilliams Rd (From East Royalty Road to Splendid Drive)
• Wisteria Avenue (From Doiron Drive to Mutch Crescent)
• Birch Hill Drive (From Kenlea Drive to Maple Avenue)
• Centennial Drive (From Mount Edward Road to Maple Avenue)
• Pembrook Terrace (From McGill Ave to Vail Drive)
• Vail Drive (From Pembrook Terrace to Spring Park Road)
• Goodwill Avenue (From Charlotte Drive to Sidmount Avenue)
• Birchwood Street (From Lapthorne Avenue to Longworth Avenue)

Complete by October 31^st

• Kenwood Circle (From Silverwood Street to 101 Kenwood Circle)
• Fern Avenue (From Longview Drive to Windymere Drive)
• Wescomb Crescent (From Westridge Crescent to Northridge Parkway)
• Strathmore Drive (From Brittany Drive to Edinburgh Drive)
• Second Street (From Hawthorne Avenue to Belmont Street)
• Hunt Avenue (From Atlantic Road to Seaview Boulevard)
• Glenthorn Avenue (From Patterson Drive to Westridge Crescent)
• Pownal Street (From Water Street 85 metres South)
• Bishop Street (From University Avenue to Granville Street)
• Granville Street (From University Avenue to Bishop Street)
• King Street (From Prince street to Dead End)

Status: In progress

Expected completion: Summer 2023

Description: The City of Charlottetown removed the outdated wooden box culvert located beneath Beach Grove Road and replaced it with two new concrete box culverts. The new system will help protect the shoreline as well as help with stormwater (rainwater) management. The work that is left to be completed includes street resurfacing and the addition of a new fence and sidewalk.

Status: in progress

Expected completion: Summer 2023

Description: The City of Charlottetown is in the process of constructing a new municipal building to supplement the building at 12 MacAleer Drive. This building will be "net zero" meaning that the building is designed to produce as much energy as it uses.

To achieve this, the building will have ground source heat pumps, which use the natural heat from the ground to regulate the building’s temperature, as well as on-site solar panels.

Projected Start: Summer 2024

Expected Completion: Summer 2024

Description: The City of Charlottetown is going to extend Spencer Drive to Mount Edward Road. This will help with the heavy traffic on Towers Road caused by people trying to go from University Avenue to Mount Edward Road. To avoid increasing traffic on Ash Drive, a residential street, only right and left turns will be allowed onto Mount Edward Road from the extended Spencer Drive. This will also prevent drivers from turning left onto Ash Drive from Mount Edward Road.

Projected start: Summer 2024

Expected Completion: 2024

Description: As part of the University Avenue Master plan, University Avenue will be reconstructed from Belvedere Avenue to Nassau Street. This will include the construction of new curb and a new multipurpose paved pathway as well as new lighting and a new traffic signal system. The new road will be wider to increase safety for all users. The work aims to enhance the area's infrastructure, creating a better environment for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.

 

Projected start: Summer 2023

Expected Completion: Fall 2023

Description: This project will involve the reconstruction of the roadway of Seaview Boulevard including the construction of new curb along both sides of the roadway and the resurfacing of the entire roadway, the replacement of water distribution, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer system components, and the construction of a multi-use paved pathway along the entire length of the roadway. In order to accomplish these objectives and maintain the existing functions of the it is necessary to remove the boulevard currently in the centre of Seaview Boulevard.
There are several benefits to doing such: it will allow for the multi-use paved pathway to be constructed, two-way street access will be granted to residents, it will simplify maintenance operations and emergency response in the area, it will allow on-street parking to be safely permitted, and it will reduce the footprint of the roadway dedicated to vehicle traffic.
With the proposed cross-section, a new 1.2 m grassed boulevard can be provided between the roadway and the multi-use path. Within this grassed boulevard, trees will be planted or transplanted to ensure that there are an equal number of trees along the roadway when construction is complete as there are currently. This will result in an approximately 9 m roadway, a 1.2 m grassed boulevard with trees, and a 3 m multi-use pathway.

Status: In progress

Expected Completion: Summer 2023

Description: The work will include the complete remodeling of Passmore Street from Queen Street to University Avenue, including resurfacing of the entire roadway, and the replacement of water, sewer, and stormwater system components. This street will undergo sidewalk improvements, involving the removal of the North sidewalk and widening of the South sidewalk to make the walkway more accessible and safe for pedestrians and road users. Additionally, the City aims to enhance the road's visual appeal by planting trees and flower beds. To accommodate these changes, Passmore Street will become a one-way street with a 4.1-meter-wide driving lane, a 2.5-meter-wide parking lane, and a 1.5-meter-wide sidewalk on the South side. These improvements will enhance usability for pedestrians and drivers, making Passmore Street an attractive location for businesses and residents.

Projected start: 2024

Expected Completion: 2024

Description: The first phase of the Eastern Gateway plan will start next year. This involves the complete reconstruction of the above stated section of Grafton Street, which includes resurfacing of the entire roadway, and the replacement of water, sewer, and stormwater system components.

Projected Start: Summer 2023

Expected Completion: Summer 2023

Description: The work will include the removal of existing concrete sidewalk (and gutter curb) and the construction of new integral concrete sidewalk and barrier curb on both sides of Grafton Street.

Projected Start: Summer 2023

Expected Completion: Summer 2023

Description: The work will include the construction of a new 1.5 meter wide sidewalk and curb on the North side of Irwin Drive from Gates Drive to Malpeque Road.

Projected Start: Summer 2023

Expected Completion: Summer 2023

Description: The work will include the construction of a new 1.5 meter wide sidewalk and curb on the outside of Westridge Crescent from Wilmont Lane to Patterson Drive.

Projected Start: August 2023

Expected Completion: Summer 2023

Description: This work will include the construction of a new 3-meter-wide paved pathway on the North side of Grafton Street from Edward Street to Hillsborough Street. This new pathway will enhance the safety and accessibility of active transportation for the public, seamlessly connecting with existing routes and further expanding the City's active transportation network.

Projected Start: Fall 2023

Expected Completion: Fall 2023

Description: This work will include the construction of 2.5-metre-wide paved pathway on the East side of MacRae Drive. This pathway will promote all methods of active transportation as it increases safety for all users by separating vehicular traffic from nonvehicular.

Projected Start: Fall 2023

Expected Completion: Fall 2023

Description: The work will include a 2.5-meter-wide paved pathway from the mall entrance to Mount Edward Road. This is intended to provide a safe pathway for active transportation.

Projected Start: Fall 2023

Expected Completion: Fall 2023

Description: The work will include the construction of a 2.5-meter-wide paved pathway along the Charlottetown Perimeter Highway from Brackley Point Road to the Confederation Trail near the Mt Edward Road intersection with the eastern portion sweeping away from the perimeter highway towards MacLean Ave.

Type: Replacement of underground storm water infrastructure

Projected Start: Fall 2023

Expected Completion: Summer 2024

Description: The replacement of underground storm water infrastructure on Water Street to replace the current outdated infrastructure will commence this summer.

 

Projected Start: Summer 2023

Expected Completion: Winter 2024

Description: The work will include the construction of a new elevator to increase accessibility for all.

Projected Start: Summer 2023

Expected Completion: Summer 2024

Description: The work will include the renovation and relocation of Heartz Hall. The new and improved building will have new eavestroughs, a finished basement accessible by elevator, new windows and doors, new siding, a heat pump, an electric hot water heater, and an accessible entrance way.

Status:  Complete

Description: The City of Charlottetown has extended Beach Street to connect to Park Street creating a crescent neighborhood. Access to Park Street from Riverside Drive is no longer available. 

As part of this project, the City improved the stormwater system and constructed a new sidewalk. These improvements will make it safer for people who park at the City event lot to walk to the Eastlink Center. It is expected that the amount of traffic on Park Street will decrease by about 90%.

Status:  Complete

Description: The construction of the new roundabout at the above stated intersection bis now complete. During the construction, the whole roadway at the intersection was reconstructed, including upgrades to the water pipes, sewer pipes, and storm systems.

This roundabout will help reduce traffic congestion. It will also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which are emissions that come from cars and contribute to climate change, since cars won't have to stop and start as much.  

The upgrade includes crosswalks with flashing lights that can be turned on by pedestrians to let drivers know someone is crossing. This will improve the safety of the intersection for both pedestrians and drivers.

Status:  Complete

Description: The work will include the construction of a new 1.5 meter wide sidewalk and curb on the outside of Westridge Crescent from Wilmont Lane to Patterson Drive.

Status:  Complete

Description: A new 1.8 meter wide sidewalk and curb has been built on the West side of Wedgewood Avenue from Brows Lane to Gordon Drive.