James A Gifford Causeway

We are pleased to announce that the nightly closures planned for Wednesday (October 9) and Thursday (October 10) will not be needed for construction due to increased efficiency from the nightly road closures. The James A Gifford Causeway will be open with single-lane restrictions starting tonight (October 9th). Signalized single-lane closures and temporary flagging operations will be in place for the remainder of the project as required.

• To limit disruptions/improve the traffic impact on the public during the day  
• Accelerate the construction schedule   
• Enhance productivity   

Beginning the week of September 23rd, traffic operations during daytime construction will be alternating between flagging by traffic control persons and the temporary traffic lights. 

The flagging operations are necessary to facilitate the road works portion of the project. It also helps to facilitate the safe and efficient workflow of multiple workforces onsite. 

Please be advised that addition queue times will occur during this stage. Please plan your commute accordingly. 

Thank you for your understanding and patience. 

• Stage 2 concrete deck removals and patching;
• Sidewalk and parapet wall steel reinforcing and formwork;
• Concrete placement for sidewalk;
• Approach slab grading and steel reinforcing placement;
• Earthwork for subdrain installation;
• Earthwork to complete catch basin installation;
• Grading and fill for the multi-use path.

We thank you all for your patience and understanding during this time. As a reminder to drivers, we have received numerous reports of drivers not stopping at the red-light signals on the Causeway and creating serious traffic delays. We kindly remind everyone to always abide by the rules of the road while travelling through this area.

As we move closer to the completion of this project there may be requirements for short duration closures during non-peak traffic hours. Please stay tuned for updates.

James A. Gifford Causeway Progress Update 

Work during the month of July included:

• Asphalt paving base course of Stage 1;
• Switching traffic control to Stage 2 layout;
• Installing work and containment platforms;
• Curb, sidewalk and parapet wall removals;
• Stage 2 asphalt removals;
• Curb and guiderail removals;
• Earthworks continuing for the multi-use path on both the east and west sides.

We thank you all for your patience and understanding during this time. As a reminder to drivers, we have received numerous reports of drivers not stopping at the red-light signals on the Causeway and creating serious traffic delays. We kindly remind everyone to always abide by the rules of the road while travelling through this area.

James A. Gifford Causeway Progress Update

After a successful first month of construction, progress has continued well into June. Work this month included:

• Completing deck removals and deck patching;
• Catch basin replacements;
• Ballast wall and joint construction;
• Curb, sidewalk and parapet wall construction;
• Approach slab construction;
• Earthworks for base construction of the multi-use path on both the east and west sides.

We thank you all for your patience and understanding during this time.

James A. Gifford Causeway Progress Update

UrbanLink Civil Ltd. has been awarded the construction contract (Tender No. T-08-2024).

The scope of this contract extends from the County Road 16 (Robinson Road) intersection to 10m East of Garthorne Avenue and will include the following improvements:

• Rehabilitation of Chemong Bridge
• 10m wide 2-lane road cross-section
• On-road 1.5m wide paved shoulders (Tapering to at Bridge)
• Street lighting
• Concrete barrier curb and gutter separation between roadway and multi-use path
• Off-road wide multi-use asphalt path including pathway lighting across the Causeway. (Tapering to 1.8m at the Bridge sidewalk)

Single-lane road closures will be instituted during the completion of the work, alternating between temporary traffic signals and flagging operations. Access to the boat launch at Rotary Park will be maintained.

Should you have any requests for service, questions or comments regarding the Causeway improvements, please email the County at: roads@ptbocounty.ca

Bridge Cross Section

East of Bridge Section

Causeway Continuation Cross Section

The County of Peterborough is pleased to advise that the 2023 James A. Gifford Causeway roadworks tender was substantially completed in November 2023. The installation of lighting along the new multi-use path is anticipated to be completed by mid-winter 2024.

The design of the next phase of Causeway construction is currently being finalized and will include extensive rehabilitation of the Chemong Bridge. The construction tender for this work is expected to be issued for public bidding in February 2024.

The scope of the 2024 contract will also include a road reconstruction component, extending from west of Chemong Bridge to the Kelly Boulevard/Garthorne Avenue intersection.

The scope of the 2024 construction contract will include:
- Repairs to Chemong Bridge superstructure and substructure
- Excavation and replacement of deteriorated concrete deck sections
- Renewal of the asphalt surface on the bridge
- Approx. 400 metres of road surface repairs east and west of bridge
- Renewal of steel beam guiderail
- New 1.8m concrete sidewalk on the south side of Chemong Bridge
- Connection to new multi-use path and installation of pathway lighting

Construction is to commence in the late spring/summer of 2024 with completion in November 2024.
Repairs to the Chemong Bridge will require a closure of a single traffic lane resulting in extended periods of delay to traffic movement across the bridge, particularly during peak traffic periods. 
Motorists are advised to plan accordingly and consider alternate routes to avoid traffic delays. 
For more details, please refer to the schematic of the bridgeworks plan: 

James A. Gifford Causeway - Roadworks schematic - 2023-12-22

Should you have any questions, comments, or requests for service concerning continued improvements to the James A. Gifford Causeway, please email the County at roads@ptbocounty.ca

Dufferin Construction Company has been awarded the construction contract (Tender No. T-12-2023) which will commence with the installation of the traffic management plan.

The scope of this contract extends from the County Road 16 (Robinson Road) intersection to west of the Chemong Bridge and will include the following improvements:

- 10m wide 2-lane road cross-section

- On-road 1.5m wide paved shoulders

- Roadside safety devices

- Concrete barrier curb and gutter separation between roadway and multi-use path

- Off-road 3.5m wide multi-use asphalt path including pathway lighting across the Causeway.