Centennial Drive and Portsmouth Avenue Resurfacing - Infrastructure Improvements
Asphalt resurfacing is planned along Centennial Drive and Portsmouth Avenue from Princess Street to Bath Road.
Project location map

Planned improvements
- New top lift of asphalt on Centennial Drive and Portsmouth Avenue.
- Signalization of Centennial Dr. at the Edgar Street/Davis Drive intersection.
- Refreshed pavement markings on Centennial Drive and Portsmouth Avenue.
Construction impacts
Access: During paving, there will be some reduced access. Stay informed of any road closures and find alternative routes.
Stay informed
Updates on project progress, construction impacts, and timelines will be shared on this page. Use the Follow Project feature to receive updates by email.
Asphalt resurfacing is planned along Centennial Drive and Portsmouth Avenue from Princess Street to Bath Road.
Project location map

Planned improvements
- New top lift of asphalt on Centennial Drive and Portsmouth Avenue.
- Signalization of Centennial Dr. at the Edgar Street/Davis Drive intersection.
- Refreshed pavement markings on Centennial Drive and Portsmouth Avenue.
Construction impacts
Access: During paving, there will be some reduced access. Stay informed of any road closures and find alternative routes.
Stay informed
Updates on project progress, construction impacts, and timelines will be shared on this page. Use the Follow Project feature to receive updates by email.
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Project Update - Oct. 16, 2026
Road work will continue on Centennial Drive and Portsmouth Avenue from Oct. 18 to 22, with daytime and overnight construction scheduled.
Overnight paving will take place on Centennial Drive first, followed by Portsmouth Avenue. Residents and motorists may experience construction noise and traffic disruptions. Full road closures will be in place during overnight work, with lane closures expected during daytime construction.
Centennial Drive
- Oct. 18 to 20 (nights): Surface paving, with additional milling at the Taylor-Kidd Boulevard intersection on Oct. 20
- Oct. 19 to 22 (days): Traffic signal upgrades and pavement markings, including work at the Edgar Street intersection
Portsmouth Avenue
- Oct. 19 to 21 (days): Road repairs and preparation for paving
- Oct. 21 and 22 (nights): Surface paving
Work is weather-dependent and schedules may change. For up-to-date information about road and sidewalk closures and other traffic disruptions as a result of road work, visit Municipal511.ca.
Road work will continue on Centennial Drive and Portsmouth Avenue from Oct. 18 to 22, with daytime and overnight construction scheduled.
Overnight paving will take place on Centennial Drive first, followed by Portsmouth Avenue. Residents and motorists may experience construction noise and traffic disruptions. Full road closures will be in place during overnight work, with lane closures expected during daytime construction.
Centennial Drive
- Oct. 18 to 20 (nights): Surface paving, with additional milling at the Taylor-Kidd Boulevard intersection on Oct. 20
- Oct. 19 to 22 (days): Traffic signal upgrades and pavement markings, including work at the Edgar Street intersection
Portsmouth Avenue
- Oct. 19 to 21 (days): Road repairs and preparation for paving
- Oct. 21 and 22 (nights): Surface paving
Work is weather-dependent and schedules may change. For up-to-date information about road and sidewalk closures and other traffic disruptions as a result of road work, visit Municipal511.ca.
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Project Update - Sept. 25, 2026
Night work continues as part of the Centennial Drive and Portsmouth Avenue resurfacing project.
Work on Centennial Drive is scheduled for five nights from Sept. 27 through Oct. 1, followed by two nights of work on Portsmouth Avenue Oct. 5 and 6.
Night work continues as part of the Centennial Drive and Portsmouth Avenue resurfacing project.
Work on Centennial Drive is scheduled for five nights from Sept. 27 through Oct. 1, followed by two nights of work on Portsmouth Avenue Oct. 5 and 6.
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Project Update - Aug. 26, 2026
Night work has been approved for milling and paving operations on Centennial Drive. Moderate noise is anticipated during these night‑time activities, and we appreciate residents’ patience and understanding while this work is completed.
Milling Operations
Monday, Aug. 31 to Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 (four nights): Centennial Drive will be fully closed nightly from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. between Bath Road and Taylor Kidd Boulevard to facilitate surfacing milling operations.
Paving Operations
Monday, Sept. 7 to Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 (4 nights): Centennial Drive will be fully closed nightly from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. between Bath Road and Taylor Kidd Boulevard to facilitate surfacing paving operations.
The City thanks residents for their cooperation as we complete these improvements.
Night work has been approved for milling and paving operations on Centennial Drive. Moderate noise is anticipated during these night‑time activities, and we appreciate residents’ patience and understanding while this work is completed.
Milling Operations
Monday, Aug. 31 to Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026 (four nights): Centennial Drive will be fully closed nightly from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. between Bath Road and Taylor Kidd Boulevard to facilitate surfacing milling operations.
Paving Operations
Monday, Sept. 7 to Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 (4 nights): Centennial Drive will be fully closed nightly from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. between Bath Road and Taylor Kidd Boulevard to facilitate surfacing paving operations.
The City thanks residents for their cooperation as we complete these improvements.
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Spring 2025
Centennial Drive and Portsmouth Avenue Resurfacing - Infrastructure Improvements is currently at this stageDetailed design phase
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Summer 2026
this is an upcoming stage for Centennial Drive and Portsmouth Avenue Resurfacing - Infrastructure ImprovementsConstruction scheduled to begin
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Fall 2026
this is an upcoming stage for Centennial Drive and Portsmouth Avenue Resurfacing - Infrastructure ImprovementsConstruction completion expected
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