Northumberland County, in partnership with the Municipality of Brighton, is moving forward with the final phase of the multi-year reconstruction of County Road 64 (Prince Edward Street), with construction resuming later this month. This project represents a significant investment in County Road 64 and Brighton’s core infrastructure, supporting safer travel, improved accessibility, and long-term community growth.
“This project is about more than rebuilding a road – it’s about investing in the community’s future and managing growth with intention,” says Northumberland County Manager of Infrastructure Peter Deshane. “By replacing aging infrastructure and improving how people move through the community, we are building a safer, more connected corridor that will support residents, businesses, and visitors for years to come.”
County Road 64 is a vital north-south corridor through Brighton and an important connection to Prince Edward County and highway 401. Much of the existing road and underground infrastructure has reached the end of its service life and requires replacement.
Over the past two years, the County Road 64 Reconstruction project has made substantial progress. In 2024, work focused on the rural section between Harbour Street and Stoney Point Road, including resurfacing, culvert replacements, and the addition of paved shoulders. In 2025, construction moved into the urban area south of Stephen Street, where crews completed major infrastructure upgrades and road reconstruction.
“We want to sincerely thank residents for their patience and understanding throughout last year’s construction,” states Brighton Director of Municipal Infrastructure, Operations, and Recreation Bill Linnen. “Your support played an important role in helping crews complete this work safely and efficiently.”
Construction in 2026 will focus on the remaining urban section of Prince Edward Street between Harbour Street and Elizabeth Street. Work includes replacement of aging watermains and sewers, full road reconstruction, new sidewalks and active transportation features, and intersection and pedestrian safety upgrades.
During active construction, Prince Edward Street will be closed to through traffic within work zones. Clearly marked detour routes will be in place, and local access will be maintained where possible.
Residents and visitors can expect temporary disruptions, including road closures and detours, with emergency access maintained at all times.
To improve efficiency and reduce the overall construction timeline, work will be carried out in coordinated phases, with crews working in multiple areas at once and progressing toward the centre of the project area. Construction is anticipated to be completed by the end of October 2026.
“All businesses along the corridor will remain open during construction, and we encourage residents and visitors to continue supporting local,” says Bill Linnen. “We recognize that construction can be disruptive. By coordinating work in phases and having crews working in multiple areas at once, our goal is to complete this work as efficiently as possible while minimizing the overall impacts. We appreciate the community’s continued patience and support.”
Residents are encouraged to stay up to date on construction schedules, detours, and project updates by visiting: Northumberland.ca/ CR64.
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