James A. Gifford Causeway FAQs
Where can the public find information and updates on the construction project? |
The public can find updated information on Municipal 511, on our Peterborough County social media pages, or on ptbocounty.ca/construction. |
When will the construction start? |
Phase 1 (Road Reconstruction) from 260m West of Bridge Street to Robinson Road will start in September.
Phase 2 (Bridge & Bridgenorth Tie-in) - Spring/Summer 2024 (Pending Budget) |
How long will the construction take? |
Phase 1 of construction will be ongoing until November. |
How will the public be notified of changes to the schedule? |
Changes to the work schedule will be posted on Peterborough County's Social Media platforms, Ptbocounty.ca and Municipal511. You can also register to receive email updates here. |
How will traffic be affected? |
The Causeway will remain open to traffic throughout phase 1 of construction. Traffic will be reduced to 1 lane throughout the day controlled by flagging operations. |
What alternative routes are available? Will there be well signed detour routes available? |
There will be no detour routes. The Causeway will remain open to traffic with single lane closures. |
Will there be access to the boat launches on the Ennismore side of the Causeway? |
Yes, there will be access to the boat launches on the Ennismore side of the Causeway. |
Will there be access to the Rotary Park on the Ennismore side of the Causeway? |
The parking lot at Rotary Park on the Ennismore side of the Causeway will be closed to the public as it is being used to store materials on site. |
Will there be access to the businesses on the Ennismore side of the Causeway (ie. Sippin Dip Restaurant, Pine Grove Trailer Park, etc.)? |
Yes, there will be no impact to the businesses on the Ennismore side of the Causeway. |
How will deliveries/access be maintained for businesses? |
There will be no impact to businesses during the construction period. |
When will the pedestrian path be ready for use? |
The pedestrian path will be ready to use at the completion of the entire project as a whole. Estimated date Fall 2024 |
How will school buses get across the Causeway during construction? |
School buses will be directed through the causeway by traffic control. The Causeway will remain open throughout phase 1 of construction. |
How will emergency vehicles get across the Causeway during construction? |
Emergency vehicles will be prioritized to get across the causeway by traffic control as per standard traffic control processes outlined by OTM Book 7. |