Charlotte Street Reconstruction
Project Overview
The reconstruction of Charlotte Street from Park Street North to Water Street is a consequential project for Peterborough's downtown. This nearly 1.0 km section of Charlotte Street holds an important role in moving people and goods through the downtown core and serves as a significant connection between downtown and the west-end of the city.
Conceptual designs for a modern and inviting urban multi-modal corridor were previously developed for Charlotte Street as part of the Charlotte Street West Streetscape Project, completed in 2025. The conceptual design was undertaken in consultation with downtown business and property owners, members of the community, and various other stakeholders. The concept plan for Charlotte Street West can be viewed from the "Documents" section on this page.
This project will use the conceptual streetscape design completed in 2025 as a starting point to advance the detailed design and construction of Charlotte Street from Park Street North to Water Street.
What is happening?
The City has retained AECOM, a consulting engineering firm, to progress the project from conceptual design, through detailed design and construction. AECOM is currently initiating several field investigations to support the project such as land surveys, geotechnical studies, subsurface utility investigations and structure assessments.
What can I expect?
Field investigations will be starting in May 2026. The investigations will be ongoing throughout 2026 and here's what you can expect:
- Temporary disruption to on-street parking spaces, two to three at a time, so that traffic flow can be maintained. The parking spaces will be closed prior to the work and occupied for the duration of the borehole investigations (one to two days).
- Traffic will be maintained by traffic control personnel, as necessary. Access to residential and commercial driveways and sidewalks will be maintained.
- Drilling and excavation equipment, such as drill rigs, water hauling, hydrovac, concrete, and coring trucks will be on site.
- During the vertical drilling phase, noise, dust, and vibration from construction equipment is expected.
- Work will take place Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Night work for storm and sanitary sewer investigations may be conducted to minimize traffic disruptions at key intersections.
- Underground utilities and structures will be marked using temporary spray paint and chalk.
- Signage and safety barriers will be in place to delineate work zones.
- Mobile lights may be used to illuminate the site and ensure safe working conditions.
- Peterborough Transit bus service will be maintained throughout the work.
Have a question, comment, or feedback? We want to hear from you.
The City and AECOM are committed to keeping residents and business owners informed throughout all phases of this project. Public Information Centres and notices will be issued as the design progresses to keep you up to date and informed. Project updates will also be provided regularly here on connect Peterborough so be sure to keep checking in.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please do not hesitate to contact us.
