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Road and bridge construction
Stay in the loop and plan your route during PEI’s busy road construction season, find navigation tips, and other information to help plan your trips.
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We receive a lot of questions, so we’re providing answers here to help clarify things.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- When is PEI’s road construction season?
- How are road construction projects chosen?
- How are the features of road construction projects selected?
- How is traffic flow managed during construction season?
- How is the construction schedule prepared?
- Why is complex transportation infrastructure selected instead of something simple? For example, why build a roundabout instead of installing stop signs?
- Why are there so many roundabouts?
- Why are roundabouts or traffic lights installed before new subdivisions or business areas are built?
- What organizations are consulted about projects?
- Why do our roads break down and need replacement or repairs frequently?
- How can I report a problem on PEI roads?
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Road and bridge construction by county
Once road and bridge construction dates are confirmed, travel advisories with information about impacts to local traffic will be issued. Travel advisory links will be added to the projects listed by county below.
If you live in Charlottetown or Summerside, contact your municipal public works departments at:
- Charlottetown: Call 902-894-5208 during regular business hours (after business hours, contact 902-629-6916) or visit their website
- Summerside: Call 902-432-1268 or visit their website
Prince County
| Location | Description | Purpose | Travel Advisory |
| Route 2 – Mount Pleasant | Asphalt resurfacing | Resurfacing the existing road will provide a smoother driving surface for vehicles, as well as allowing water to drain off the road more effectively and prevent water from pooling. | |
| Doyle’s Bridge | Bridge replacement | A new bridge will increase the width and clearance for vehicles, supporting improved safety for the travelling public. This project started in 2024. | Traffic detours in effect during Doyles Bridge replacement project |
| Gain’s Road Bridge | Bridge replacement | Existing structure has reached the end of its service life. | |
| Haywood Road | Bridge replacement | This phase of the project includes cleaning up the site and landscaping. This project started in 2024. | |
| Route 165 – St. Timothee | Drainage and road enhancements. | Placing chipped tires in the roadbed promotes water to drain towards the ditches. Resurfacing with gravel will provide a smoother driving surface. | |
| Route 1A & Water Street - Summerside (Reads Corner) | Constructing a fourth leg to the intersection. | The project will allow traffic to access the new development to enter and exit Route 1A and Water Street at a controlled intersection now and in the future as traffic and development continues growing. The project also includes installing water and sewer services and asphalt resurfacing on Route 1A. | |
| Route 1A & Moase Drive - Travellers Rest | Constructing a left-turn lane. | A left-turn lane will enhance traffic flow and safety now and in the future as traffic and development continues growing. | |
| Route 1A & Taylor Road - North Bedeque | Constructing a left-turn lane | A left-turn lane will enhance traffic flow and safety now and in the future as traffic and development continues to grow. | |
| Route 12 - Brooklyn | Asphalt resurfacing | Resurfacing the existing road will provide a smoother driving surface for vehicles, as well as allow water to drain off the road more effectively. | |
| Route 8 - Freetown/Springfield | Asphalt resurfacing | Resurfacing the existing road will provide a smoother driving surface for vehicles, as well as allow water to drain off the road more effectively. | |
| Route 152 - Northport | Asphalt resurfacing | Resurfacing the existing road will provide a smoother driving surface for vehicles, as well as allow water to drain off the road more effectively. | |
| Albany “Y” Overpass Structure | Bridge replacement | Existing structure getting near end of its service life. | Temporary roundabout during Albany Y overpass replacement |
| Cains Bridge | Construction site cleanup | The next phase of construction includes removing the temporary bridge structure, cleaning the site and landscaping. This project started in 2024, and Cains Bridge is open to vehicle traffic. | Cains Bridge work continues |
| Cabot Park | Bridge replacement | Existing structure getting near end of its service life. | |
| St. Nicholas Bridge No. 2 | Bridge replacement | Existing structure has reached the end of its service life. | St. Nicholas bridge replacement |
| Keir’s Shore Road - Malpeque | Road reconstruction | Road reconstruction is necessary to strengthen the existing roadbed to support the increased truck traffic that will be accessing the new Keirs Shore Aquaculture Landing Site. | |
| Tory Road Bridge | Bridge replacement | Existing structure has reached the end of its service life. | |
| Brae Harbour Road - Derby | Southbound lane of bridge is closed for assessment | The southbound lane of the Brae Harbour Road Bridge in Derby is closed for assessment. The northbound lane is open for both directions, with a width restriction of three meters. | Brae Harbour Road Bridge reduced to one lane |
Queens County
| Location | Description | Purpose | Travel advisory |
| Routes 2 & 13 – Hunter River | Installation of new traffic lights | Population growth creates more vehicle traffic. The traffic lights will improve safety at a busy intersection at the bottom of a steep hill. The new traffic lights will run in the summer months and will be inactive and covered in the winter and return to stop signs on Route 13. | |
| Route 1 – Clyde River | Constructing a left-turn lane | A left-turn lane will enhance traffic flow and safety now and in the future as traffic and development continues to grow. | |
| Blooming Point | Bridge replacement | Existing structure has reached the end of its service life. | |
| Tracadie Cross | Bridge replacement | Existing structure has reached the end of its service life. | |
| Route 1 & Red Cliff Road - Hampton | Constructing a left-turn lane | A left-turn lane will enhance traffic flow and safety now and in the future as traffic and development continues to grow. | |
| Route 13 - Mayfield | Asphalt resurfacing | Resurfacing and widening the existing road will provide a smoother driving surface for vehicles, as well as allowing water to drain off the road more effectively. | |
| Route 19 – Nine Mile Creek | Asphalt resurfacing | Resurfacing the existing road will provide a smoother driving surface for vehicles, as well as allow water to drain off the road more effectively. | |
| Route 6 - Cavendish | Constructing a left-turn lane into the new boardwalk shops development | A left-turn lane will enhance traffic flow and safety now and in the future as traffic and development continues growing. | Roadwork for Route 6 - Cavendish |
| Route 1- Eldon/Pinette | Asphalt resurfacing | Resurfacing the existing road will provide a smoother driving surface for vehicles, as well as allow water to drain off the road more effectively. | |
| Route 1 - Green Road/Bonshaw | Asphalt resurfacing | Resurfacing the existing road will provide a smoother driving surface for vehicles, as well as allow water to drain off the road more effectively. | |
| Route 1 - Vernon Bridge/Orwell | Asphalt resurfacing | Resurfacing the existing road will provide a smoother driving surface for vehicles, as well as allow water to drain off the road more effectively. | |
| Route 6 - Stanley Bridge | Asphalt resurfacing | Resurfacing the existing road will provide a smoother driving surface for vehicles, as well as allow water to drain off the road more effectively. | |
| Upton Bridge | Bridge replacement | The structure condition or operational aspects (width, clearance, etc.) requires a replacement of the structure. | |
| Stratford Road and Glen Stewart Drive Roundabout | Roundabout and median construction | This work is being done to improve safety and efficiency at this intersection. There are significant delays and challenges for passenger vehicles and school buses entering and exiting Glen Stewart Drive. | Stratford transportation information session |
| Route 2 - Ten Mile House | Asphalt resurfacing, construction of passing lane, and cross culvert replacement | The construction of a passing lane will improve safety. The existing storm water cross culverts are aged and deteriorating and in need of replacement. Resurfacing the existing road will provide a smoother driving surface for vehicles, as well as allowing water to drain off. |
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| Routes 6 and 25 - Stanhope | Mini-roundabout construction | The installation of a mini-roundabout at this three-legged intersection will improve traffic flow and safety by reducing the number of conflict points and providing improved positive guidance for motorists. | Road work on Route 6 and Route 25 |
| Route 1 left-turn lane - Bunbury Road | Installation of new traffic lights | During rush hours, vehicles in the left-turn lane from Hillsborough Bridge onto Bunbury Rd. are queuing beyond the start of the left turn lane and into the through lane. Traffic lights will allow the left turn lane to clear by providing a protected turning phase. | Stratford transportation information session |
| Route 23 – Selkirk Road | Culvert replacement | Existing structure has reached the end of its service life. | Culvert replacement for Selkirk Road |
| Newton Bridge | Bridge replacement | The old bridge was replaced due to it nearing the end of its service life | Complete |
| York Point Road and Kingston Road – Cornwall | Widening the road and laying new asphalt will take place on York Point Road and Kingston Road in Cornwall. | Resurfacing the existing road will provide a smoother driving surface for vehicles, while widening the road will improve traffic flow, enhance public safety, and address the growing needs of communities. | Complete |
Kings County
| Location | Description | Purpose | Travel advisory |
| Little Sands Bridge | Bridge replacement | Existing structure has reached the end of its service life. | |
| Annandale | Bridge replacement | Existing structure has reached the end of its service life. | |
| Southampton Bridge | Bridge replacement | Existing structure has reached the end of its service life. | Southampton Bridge to be replaced |
| Knight’s Avenue Bridge | Construction site clean up | Landscaping and cleaning up of the site. Knight’s Avenue Bridge is open to traffic. | |
| Route 2 - Souris West | Asphalt resurfacing and storm sewer replacement |
Resurfacing the existing road will provide a smoother driving surface for vehicles, as well as allowing water to drain off the road more effectively. The existing storm sewer is aged and deteriorating and in need of replacement. |
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| Route 4 -Commercial Cross | Asphalt resurfacing | Resurfacing the existing road will provide a smoother driving surface for vehicles, as well as allowing water to drain off the road more effectively. | Road work in Three Rivers |
| Bridgetown Bridge | Construction site clean up | Landscaping and cleaning up from construction. The replacement is complete, and the bridge is opened to traffic. | |
| Five Houses Bridge | Bridge replacement | Existing structure has reached the end of its service life. | |
| Route 2 - West St.Peters | Asphalt resurfacing | Resurfacing the existing road will provide a smoother driving surface for vehicles, as well as allowing water to drain off the road more effectively. | |
| Brudenell, Route 4 and Robertson Road | Installation of left-turn lanes, installation of new traffic signals and asphalt resurfacing. | With increasing development and traffic flow in the area, these modifications will improve traffic flow and safety at the intersection. | Left-turn lanes for Robertson Road |
Frequently Asked Questions – road and bridge construction
When is PEI’s road construction season?
PEI’s road construction season starts after the May long-weekend and wraps up in early November. The vulnerable clay sandstone road base in PEI and the weather conditions restrict road construction time to a short window. Bridge construction though typically occurs throughout the year.
How are road construction projects chosen?
There are a lot of different reasons why projects are chosen, including:
- Safety
- Condition of the road or bridge
- Traffic volume and patterns
- Population growth
- New housing or business development in the area
How are the features of road construction projects selected?
Planning and selecting features of road construction projects must balance:
- Safety for motorists and workers
- Improving transportation infrastructure
- Increasing efficiency of moving people and goods
- Short-and longer-term needs of growing communities
- Working with PEI’s natural environment including clay-rich soils
- Making the best use of public funds
How is traffic flow managed during construction season?
While traffic delays can occur, traffic management plans are in place to reduce congestion and support traffic flow.
Traffic management plans can typically include:
- Pausing construction during peak travel periods
- Keeping lanes open during times when more vehicles are on roads
- Stationing flaggers to keep people safe and traffic flowing efficiently
- Installing road signs and digital traffic signs about construction
- Informing the public and providing travel advisories, maps and detours
- Updating princeedwardisland.ca/planyourroute about projects and travel plans
How is the construction schedule prepared?
The construction schedule is based on:
- The limited construction window
- Availability of construction contractors
- Weather and road conditions
Multiple construction jobs might be running at the same time for these same reasons.
Why is complex transportation infrastructure selected instead of something simple? For example, why build a roundabout instead of installing stop signs?
Typically, an overpass, roundabout, or dedicated turning lanes are more effective at enhancing safety and keeping traffic flowing through an area with higher traffic.
A stop sign is effective at controlling traffic on roads with moderate to low traffic. Stop signs in higher volume areas create backups.
Each project involves extensive planning, data analysis and forecasting before the design is selected.
Why are there so many roundabouts?
Roundabouts offer a range of advantages over traffic lights or stop signs including:
- Improving safety for all road users
- Reducing travel time by keeping traffic moving
- Lowering driving speed
- Reducing accidents
- Maintaining traffic movement in high traffic areas
- Reducing congestion and traffic jams
Why are roundabouts or traffic lights installed before new subdivisions or business areas are built?
Planning transportation projects in advance is a practical way to support population growth, community health and wellness, and the economy. There are some cost-savings by planning and building ahead.
What organizations are consulted about projects?
Municipalities, businesses and residents closest to construction zones are typically engaged. Their input helps improve project plans and reduce potential impacts by incorporating feedback and addressing concerns.
Why do our roads break down and need replacement or repairs frequently?
While day-to-day wear is normal, roads in PEI are vulnerable to environmental conditions and are repaired or replaced at a higher frequency to maintain safety for all road users. PEI’s geology of loose clay and sandstone causes more challenges, compared to a road built on hard rock. In PEI, rapid freezing and thawing cycles and excess water cause the porous soil under the road to shift. This movement, plus traffic, makes potholes, cracks and heaves.
How can I report a problem on PEI roads?
Text, phone or email to report a road or traffic problem.
Navigating new infrastructure
New transportation infrastructure can make travelling easier and faster, but you might have to adapt to changes. Check out these resources about navigating PEI’s new infrastructure.
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Roundabouts
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How to use 511
Report conditions by text
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