Stay in the loop, plan your route through road construction
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
View completed 2025 Road Construction Updates.
Prince County
| Location | Description | Purpose | Travel Advisory |
| Trans-Canada Highway (Route 1) and Route 1A | Structure replacement work | As part of the Albany Y structure replacement, asphalt sealing and site cleanup work will resume | Albany Y structure replacement work resumes |
| Route 170 (Brae Harbour) | Structure replacement work | Work will include road construction, installation of new guardrails, and site clean‑up activities | Brae Harbour bridge replacement work resuming |
| Foxley River | Motorists are advised that construction activities have started for the Foxley River bridge replacement on Rafferty Road. | The bridge on Rafferty Road in Foxley River will be replaced due to nearing the end of its service life. | Foxley River bridge replacement on Rafferty Road |
| Alaska | Bridge replacement | Structure has reached the end of its service life | Bridge replacement scheduled for Alaska |
| Coleman Corner | Bridge replacement | Structure has reached the end of its service life | Coleman Corner Bridge replacement underway |
| Walls Road – South Freetown | Road closure | Walls Road, between Drummond Road/Route 113 and Newton Road/Route 111, in South Freetown is immediately closed to through traffic due to bridge safety concerns. | Walls Road closed to through traffic |
| Route 152, St. Louis | Asphalt resurfacing and adding paved shoulders | Improving the road surface and drainage; improving safety for cyclists and pedestrians | |
| Route 2 and 122, Miscouche | Intersection improvements | Improving sight lines for safety | |
| Route 2 and 136, Woodstock | New roundabout | Improving traffic flow and safety | |
| Dickie Road, Borden | Stormwater upgrades | Improving drainage | |
| Route 2, Noroboro | Asphalt resurfacing, under 2 km | Improving road surface and drainage | |
| Cabot Park | Bridge replacement | Structure has reached the end of its service life | |
| Tory Road | Bridge replacement | Structure has reached the end of its service life | |
| Grand River | Bridge replacement | Crews will be replacing the bridge on Route 12 in Grand River, east of MacDougall’s Corner, due to the current structure reaching the end of its service life. | Complete |
| Foxley River, Route 168 | Bridge replacement | Crews will be replacing a bridge in Foxley River on Route 168 (Canadian Road). | Complete |
Queens County
| Location | Description | Purpose | Travel advisory |
| Route 5 (Mount Albion) | Structure replacement | Culvert replacement work will take place on Route 5 (48 Road) in Mount Albion | Culvert replacement on Route 5 in Mount Albion |
| Routes 2 & 13 – Hunter River | Motorists are advised that the traffic lights in Hunter River will be reactivated on Friday, May 15. | Traffic signals were installed to help improve traffic flow and safety. | Traffic lights reactivated in Hunter River |
| Murchison Lane | Shoreline protection construction | The work will strengthen shoreline protection and improve safety. | Construction near Queen Elizabeth Hospital starts tomorrow |
| Tracadie Cross | Bridge replacement | Structure has reached the end of its service life | |
| Upton Bridge | Bridge replacement | Structure has reached the end of its service life | |
| Keppoch Road/Georgetown Road, Stratford | Realigning Keppoch Road and adding a left turn lane on Georgetown Road | Improving safety for turning vehicles | |
| Marion Drive, Stratford | Upgrading the storm system | Improving drainage and water flow to handle future storms | |
| Route 16 and Mossey Road, Kingsboro | Realigning Mossey Road | Improving safety | |
| Route 1, Eldon | Asphalt resurfacing for 2 km | Improving road surface and drainage | |
| Route 1, South Pinette | Asphalt resurfacing for 1 km | Improving road surface and drainage | |
| Route 1, Stratford | Asphalt resurfacing under 1 km | Improving road surface and drainage | |
| Route 2, Marie | Asphalt resurfacing | Improving road surface and drainage | |
| Route 25 and Route 6, Covehead | Installing left turn lane on Route 25 | Improving safety for turning vehicles | |
| Route 3, Alberry Plains | Asphalt resurfacing for 750 m | Improving road surface and drainage | |
| Beach Road, Tracadie | Realigning road | Improving intersection safety and sight lines | |
| Cornwall | New road construction off Lakeview Drive | Improving access and connectivity to existing roads | |
| Route 1, Hampton | Left turn lane on to Mill Road | Improving safety for vehicles turning on to Mill Road | |
| Route 13, Kelly’s Cross | Asphalt resurfacing and adding paved shoulders | Improving the road surface and drainage; improving safety for cyclists and pedestrians | |
| Route 6, Bayview | Asphalt resurfacing | Improving road surface and drainage | |
| Route 248 and 235, Cornwall | New roundabout | Improving traffic flow and safety | |
| Harbourview Drive, North Rustico | New sidewalk | Improving pedestrian safety and connectivity | |
| Route 2, Hunter River | Asphalt resurfacing, 220 m east bound lane | Improving road surface and drainage | |
| Route 2, Milton Station | Asphalt resurfacing, 780 m east bound lane | Improving road surface and drainage | |
| Route 1, Bonshaw near Strathgartney Park entrance | Asphalt resurfacing, 2 km east bound, 2 km west bound | Improving road surface and drainage | |
| Route 2, Springfield | Asphalt resurfacing, 1 km | Improving road surface and drainage | |
| Donagh | Bridge replacement | Structure has reached the end of its service life | |
| Green Road | Bridge replacement | Structure has reached the end of its service life | |
| Hillsborough Bridge | Bridge rehabilitation | Pier repairs | |
| Blooming Point | Bridge replacement | Structure has reached the end of its service life |
Kings County
| Location | Description | Purpose | Travel advisory |
| Little Sands | Bridge replacement |
Structure has reached the end of its service life |
Traffic detour in Little Sands during Route 4 bridge work |
| Annandale Wharf Road | Pipe Replacement | The existing pipe under the road has reached the end of its service life. | Detours in place during Annandale Wharf Road bridge replacement |
| Route 3, Roseneath | Asphalt resurfacing for over 1 km | Improving road surface and drainage | |
| Breakwater Street, Souris | Replacing storm system | Improving drainage and safety | |
| MacLennan Road, and Route 1, Hazelbrook | Adding a right turn lane | Improving safety | |
| Route 2, Five Houses | Asphalt resurfacing for over 1 km | Improving road surface and drainage |
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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