Here’s the latest on several big Northumberland County projects for this year
By West Northumberland Independent staff
From work on the Welcome intersection in Port Hope to construction on County Road 64 in Brighton, Northumberland County is winding down its construction season.
As another construction season draws to a close, Northumberland County said it has advanced a “significant” degree of work on area road, bridge and infrastructure improvements. County crews and construction partners have been working across Northumberland with the goals of supporting safe transportation, economic activity and connected communities, noted staff, in a recent update.
“Construction season is always a busy time across Northumberland, and 2026 has been no exception,” said Denise Marshall, director of public works. “From major reconstruction projects to road and bridge rehabilitation, this work represents important investments in the infrastructure our residents, businesses and communities rely on every day.
“We appreciate the patience of residents and motorists as this work has progressed, and the efforts of our staff and contractors to keep projects moving safely and efficiently.”
The county said its 2026 construction program targeted addressing priority infrastructure needs while aiming to improve safety, mobility and the long-term condition of the transportation network.
The projects represent an investment of about $11 million in infrastructure supporting Northumberland County’s transportation network, staff noted. The investment is supported through a combination of provincial funding, federal gas tax funding, county reserves and the municipal levy.
“These investments help address priority infrastructure needs, extend the life of existing assets, improve safety and reliability, and maintain a transportation network that supports residents, businesses and communities across the county.”
One project involved improvements to the Welcome intersection in the Municipality of Port Hope. Work finished up on improvements to the intersection of County Road 2, County Road 10 and County Road 74, following construction started in 2025.
“The project delivered improved safety and traffic flow at a complex intersection, which was identified through previous study as contributing to driver confusion,” explained staff.
Improvements include pedestrian crossings, flashing signals and enhanced street lighting.
In the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, the county, in partnership with the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand, undertook urban road rehabilitation work in Grafton aimed to improve roadway conditions, pedestrian safety and aging infrastructure. Work along County Road 2 included new and relocated pedestrian crossovers with flashing beacons and enhanced signage, new sidewalks, storm sewer replacements, paving, curb and gutter improvements, and new pavement markings.
The project is in its final weeks of work with line painting expected shortly, noted officials.
Meanwhile, in the Municipality of Brighton, the county said “significant” progress was made on the multi-year reconstruction of County Road 64 in partnership with the Municipality of Brighton. Work between Elizabeth Street and Harbour Street has included the replacement of watermain, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, curbs and asphalt, along with improvements to active transportation and the addition of traffic-calming measures and cycling features.
The project will finish up for this year at the end of November with crews returning in 2027 to finish final grading, sod and tree placements, as well as applying the top layer of surface asphalt.
In the Municipality of Trent Hills, crews undertook major rehabilitation work on the Trent River bridge on County Road 30 north of Campbellford.
“The project focuses on extending the service life of the bridge and maintaining safe and reliable access for residents, businesses and visitors travelling through the area.”
The work remains on budget and is scheduled to be completed by the end of the month, added the county.
In addition, Northumberland took on a major culvert replacement project on County Road 25 south of Warkworth, between Gravel Road and Pine Grove Road. The project involves removing the existing four-metre-wide, 25-metre-long corrugated steel pipe culvert and replacing it with a new 39-metre-long structural corrugated steel pipe culvert, including a concrete cut-off wall.
The project remains on budget but will be completed later than expected – by the middle of November, said staff.
Also in Trent Hills, the county continued with road rehabilitation work along County Road 30 between 8th Line and 11th Line. The project included rehabilitation of 4.3 kilometres of asphalt pavement, culvert replacements, paving, gravel/paved shoulders, and drainage, “to improve the condition, safety and longevity of this important county roadway.”
Meanwhile, in the Village of Hastings, the Killoran Creek culvert, located about 50 metres south of County Road 45, was slated to be done in 2026. Due to supply chain issues for materials, this project has been rescheduled for 2027, said the county.
The project will involve removing the existing culvert and installing new infrastructure “to ensure the long-term safety and reliability of County Road 25.”
While major construction projects are highly visible, much of the county’s annual infrastructure program is focused on preventative maintenance and pavement preservation, noted officials.
In 2026, the county undertook approximately seven kilometres of paving, 11 kilometres of micro-surfacing, 12 kilometres of crack sealing and 16 kilometres of surface treatment on county roads.
To learn more about road and infrastructure conditions and the county’s key performance indicators, officials encourage residents to visit the county’s website.
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