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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 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. | Asphalt resurfacing taking place in Northport |
| 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. | Reconstruction for Keirs Shore Road in Malpeque |
| 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. | Asphalt resurfacing for Mount Pleasant |
| 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. | Road construction in Brooklyn, Route 12 |
| 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 |
| Albany “Y” Overpass Structure | Bridge replacement | Existing structure getting near end of its service life. | Temporary roundabout during Albany Y overpass replacement |
| 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 |
| 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 & 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. | |
| Cabot Park | Bridge replacement | Existing structure getting near end of its service life. | |
| Tory Road Bridge | Bridge replacement | Existing structure has reached the end of its service life. | |
| St. Nicholas Bridge No. 2 | Bridge replacement | Existing structure has reached the end of its service life. | Complete |
| 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. | Complete |
| 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. | Complete |
| 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. | Complete |
| 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. | Complete |
| Route 128, Harmony Line Road, Richmond | Bridge repairs | Maintenance to ensure safety of structure | Complete |
Queens County
| Location | Description | Purpose | Travel advisory |
| 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. | Asphalt widening and resurfacing for Mayfield |
| 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. |
Roadwork underway in Tenmile House |
| Blooming Point | Bridge replacement | Existing structure has reached the end of its service life. | Road closure: Point Deroche Road construction |
| 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. | Repaving work for Route 1 in Vernon Bridge |
| 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. | Left-turn lane being constructed in Hampton |
| 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. | Installation of new traffic lights |
| 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. | |
| Tracadie Cross | Bridge replacement | Existing structure has reached the end of its service life. | |
| 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 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 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. | Complete |
| Keppoch Road - Stratford | Asphalt resurfacing | Resurfacing will improve the quality of the road surface and improve drainage. | Complete |
| 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. | Complete |
| Route 23 – Selkirk Road | Culvert replacement | Existing structure has reached the end of its service life. | Complete |
| Newton Bridge | Two-way, one-lane traffic | The final stages of construction are underway on the new Newton Bridge with adjustments being made to the structure’s guardrail. | 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 |
| 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. | Complete |
| 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. | Complete |
| 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. | Complete |
| 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. | Complete |
Kings County
| Location | Description | Purpose | Travel advisory |
| 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. | Asphalt resurfacing underway in West St. Peters |
| Route 2 – Souris West | Asphalt resurfacing and storm sewer replacement | Resurfacing will improve the quality of the road surface and improve drainage. The existing storm sewer will be replaced after reaching the end of its service life | Asphalt resurfacing and storm sewer replacement for Souris West |
| Five Houses Bridge | Bridge replacement | Existing structure has reached the end of its service life. | Bridge being replaced in Five Houses |
| 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 |
| 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. | |
| 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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| Bridgetown Bridge | Construction site clean up | Landscaping and cleaning up from construction. The replacement is complete, and the bridge is opened to traffic. | |
| Southampton Bridge | Bridge replacement | Existing structure has reached the end of its service life. | Complete |
| 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. | Complete |
| Route 4, Montague | Drainage improvements | Work is being done on Route 4 in Montague to improve drainage. | Complete |
| Route 319 – Robertson Road in Three Rivers | Detour in place | A detour on Route 319 - Roberston Road in Three Rivers will be in effect to allow for water and sewer work to be completed. | Complete |
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.
How to Use a Zipper Merge
Roundabouts
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How to use 511
Report conditions by text
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