Prince Edward Street (County Road 64 ) Reconstruction
Northumberland County, in partnership with the Municipality of Brighton, is undertaking a multi-year reconstruction of Prince Edward Street (County Road 64). Reconstruction of Prince Edward Street will strengthen Brighton’s core infrastructure, enhance safety and accessibility, and support long-term community growth. County Road 64 is a vital corridor for the Municipality of Brighton, providing a key north-south link through the community and a connection to Prince Edward County. Several segments of the road and underground infrastructure have reached the end of their service life and are no longer meeting the needs of residents, businesses, and visitors.
This project is a major investment in the future of the region — supporting safe travel, efficient transportation, and long-term economic growth.
2024 – Rural Section
In 2024, the County completed resurfacing and shoulder work on the rural stretch of County Road 64 between Harbour Street and Stoney Point Road. This work included culvert replacement, the addition of paved shoulders and the installation of a turtle nest.
2025 – Urban Section south of Loyalist
In 2025, the County completed reconstruction of the urban section between Harbour Street and Loyalist Rd, including sewar and watermain repairs, sidewalks and cycling paths, road grading and paving and some traffic calming features.
Current Project Phase: Urban Section (2026)
Beginning in early spring 2026, construction on the urban section of Prince Edward Street between Harbour Street and Elizabeth Street. Work will include:
- Replacement of aging watermains and sewers
- Road resurfacing and grading improvements
- New sidewalks and paved cycling lanes or multi-use paths
- Intersection and safety improvements
- Pedestrian crossovers for improved safety
- Road resurfacing and grading improvements
What to Expect
Work will be carried out in stages to limit disruption, with updates provided regularly. This section of road will be fully closed to through traffic during active construction, with detours clearly marked. Local access will be maintained where possible.
- Temporary road closures and detours
- Noise and dust during active construction hours (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
- Changes to access for driveways, sidewalks, and public transit routes
- Efforts to maintain emergency access and minimize disruptions
Work will take place in coordinated phases to improve efficiency and minimize overall disruption, with updates provided regularly.
Construction for the 2026 season is expected to continue through the fall, with overall project completion anticipated by October 30, 2026.
Phase 1: Harbour Street to Loyalist Drive
- Start: Early April
- Installation of temporary water beginning late April
- Servicing work to begin early May (or sooner)
- work coordinated alongside Phase 3
- Completion: end of July
Phase 3: CN/CP Rail Crossing to Elizabeth Street
- Start: Early April
- Installation of temporary water beginning late April
- Work coordinated alongside Phase 1
- Completion: end of October
Phase 2: Loyalist Drive to CN/CP Rail Crossing
- Start: early August (following Phase 1 completion)
- Installation of temporary water beginning late April
- Servicing work beginning early August
- Work coordinated alongside Phase 3
- Completion: end of October
Phase 3: CN/CP Rail Crossing to Elizabeth Street
- Start: Early April
- Installation of temporary water beginning late April
- Servicing work beginning early May
- Work coordinated alongside Phase 2
- Completion: end of October
Additional Works
- CN/CP rail crossing work: June 8 – June 19 (may be adjusted based on construction progress)
- Harbour Street (south limits): Late July – early August
This reconstruction will modernize critical infrastructure, improve safety for all users, and support Brighton’s continued growth by creating a more connected, accessible, and resilient transportation corridor.
The study
The County undertook a study, following Schedule ‘B’ of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process, with broad community input, to develop a design plan for County Road 64 (Prince Edward Street) to address the existing infrastructure needs as well as support the travel and mobility needs of the community. The study covered 6.9 kilometres of road, extending from Elizabeth Street in downtown Brighton to the Quinte West boundary at Stoney Point Road. The study is divided into two sections:
2024 Rural road section: Harbour Street to Stoney Point Road
2025/26 Urban road section: Elizabeth Street to Harbour Street
Second public information session: Completed March 21, 2023
On Tuesday, March 21 from 5 pm to 7 pm, an in-person public information session was held at the King Edward Park Arena, in Brighton. Information and preferred designs where presented on infrastructure and intersection upgrades, as well as suggestions on how best to improve sidewalks, traffic calming features and multi-use features for cyclists and pedestrians.
- View the presentation slides in the document tab.
First public information session: Completed July 27, 2022
On Wednesday, July 27, 2022, Northumberland County and representatives from the Municipality of Brighton held the first of two public information sessions to review the opportunities for improvement.
Meeting materials
- View the presentation slides in the documents tab.
- View the video recording of the presentation.
Join in the conversation
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- Email the project team to submit private questions.
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