Belleville Residents Note Effects of Infrastructure Upgrades on Daily Life

Belleville city council approved a $38.1 million contract with Peak Construction Group Ltd. for the first phase of the Avonlough sewage pumping station. This forms part of an $85 million total project intended to serve 9,000 new residents over 25 years. Separate awards include a $4 million contract to K. Mulrooney Trucking for full reconstruction of Orchard Drive and Pringle Drive. A Bridge Street East reconstruction between Herchimer Avenue and Haig Road started in May 2026.

Projects Affecting Neighbourhoods

Work on Orchard Drive and Pringle Drive will include new water mains, sewers, sidewalks and road surfaces. Completion is expected by the end of 2026. Residents along these streets can anticipate temporary access changes while crews replace aging infrastructure. The Bridge Street East segment between Herchimer Avenue and Haig Road targets replacement of water and sewer lines, with work running into winter 2027. People living or travelling near this corridor may notice extended periods of lane restrictions and detours during the multi-year effort.

Design Approvals and Transit Funding

The city approved detailed design work by AECOM Canada Limited for a new sewage pumping station on Avonlough Road. The same approval covers widening of the Sidney Street and Bridge Street West intersection to support west-end development. Federal, provincial and municipal governments together are investing over $12.7 million across six public transit projects. These include new hybrid buses, the Hydro Corridor Trail and upgraded bus stops. Residents who rely on transit services may see gradual improvements in vehicle reliability and stop facilities as the projects advance.

Next Steps for Residents

City updates on construction schedules and traffic impacts are available through official Belleville channels. Individuals can review project timelines on the municipal website to plan around work zones on the named streets and corridors. Further phases of the Avonlough station and related intersection work will follow the current design and contract stages.