Tuesday, April 22, 2025
The City of Fredericton has announced several major infrastructure renewal projects and neighbourhood improvements for the 2025 capital construction season. These planned upgrades continue the City’s commitment to long-term infrastructure investment, improved road safety, and increased climate resilience through flood mitigation.
“This year’s construction season includes key projects that upgrade aging infrastructure, reduce flood risk, and enhance the daily lives of residents,” said Councillor Bruce Grandy, chair of the City’s Mobility Committee. “We appreciate the patience of residents and businesses as we complete this essential work.”
Now entering Phase 2, the Main Street Infrastructure Renewal Project continues to be one of the City’s largest construction undertakings. As part of the Main Street Urban Design Plan, this multi-year project will revitalize a key northside corridor with upgraded underground services and a more pedestrian-friendly streetscape that supports local businesses and active transportation.
The City is also continuing its flood mitigation efforts with strategic infrastructure upgrades along the Lincoln Road, Riverside Drive, and key areas in the south core.
By coordinating surface improvements with underground infrastructure upgrades, the City seeks to minimize future disruptions while enhancing climate resilience, flood mitigation, and ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water.
The City has continued to build on lessons learned in previous construction seasons. In 2025, project tenders continue to be released early to give contractors more time to plan and execute their work. The Request for Proposal (RFP) model for complex projects remains in place, ensuring contractors are evaluated not just on cost, but also on timelines, phasing, and delivery capacity.
City staff are also coordinating closely with utility companies to minimize overlapping work schedules and delays, while consultants and contractors are held to higher standards for on-site responsibilities and project communications.
Major infrastructure projects are multi-month construction activities that affect high-traffic areas, often requiring full road closures and impacting both nearby businesses and commuter traffic. These projects usually involve the replacement of aging underground pipes and public infrastructure.
During construction season, residents are encouraged to help reduce congestion by walking, cycling, carpooling, taking transit, combining errands, and allowing for extra travel time.
The 2025 major infrastructure projects include:
- Main Street (Phase 2): Brookside Drive to Hillcourt Drive
- Northumberland Street Phase 2
- Prospect & Patience Lane Roundabout
- Crocket Street Phase 1 (from Canada Street to Long Court)
- Sanitary Trunk Sewer
- Nashwaak Trail Bridge (Deck Replacement)
- Riverside Drive Phase 3 (Hamilton Court to Bridgeview Court)
- Lincoln Road (Phase 3) (Wilsey Road to Trail Crossing)
- Babbitt Street, Union Street, Gill Street
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