Old Highway 2 Rehabilitation - Haig Road to Point Anne Road

Old Highway 2 Rehabilitation Project – Phase 1 Detailed Design Begins

The City of Belleville has completed the Preliminary Design for the rehabilitation and renewal of Old Highway 2, spanning from Haig Road east to Point Anne Road. This initial work identified the preferred design approach and the improvements needed to enhance safety, traffic flow, and multimodal transportation along the corridor.

The project is now moving into Phase 1 of a three‑phase Detailed Design and Construction program, where preliminary concepts will be advanced into detailed, construction‑ready plans and technical specifications.

To support efficient delivery, the overall program will be implemented through multiple construction contracts. This phased approach will allow the City to distribute project costs across several years while managing construction impacts and coordinating traffic operations more effectively.

Construction Phasing Overview

The project will be delivered through three distinct construction phases, each tailored to the complexity of the work and the type of contractor expertise required.

Phase One: Haig Road to just west of the Bell Creek Bridge (approx. 700 m)

• Installation of new traffic signals at the Old Highway 2 / Haig Road intersection
• Rehabilitation of approximately 700 metres of roadway
• Focus on roadway and intersection improvements
• Suitable for contractors looking to build experience with urban roadway construction

Phase Two: Point Anne Road to east of Elmwood Drive (approx. 1 km)

• Implementation of a 1‑kilometre road diet
• Replacement of the two existing Blessington Creek bridges
• Requires contractors with proven experience completing complex roadway and bridge projects

Phase Three: East of Elmwood Drive to Bell Creek Bridge (approx. 1.1 km)

• Rehabilitation of approximately 1.1 kilometres of roadway
• Intersection upgrades at Elmwood Drive
• Replacement of the Bell Creek Bridge
• Requires specialized bridge‑construction expertise

By structuring the work into phases, the City can better manage traffic, reduce construction‑related disruptions, and coordinate staging to maintain safety for the public and construction crews.

Preliminary Design Summary

During the Preliminary Design stage, the project team reviewed:

• The existing four‑lane divided highway with a wide grass median
• Left‑turn crossovers and their operational performance
• Existing structures and watercourse crossings
• Opportunities to better integrate cycling and active transportation, as identified in the City’s Transportation Master Plan

The resulting Preliminary Design Report will guide the Detailed Design process and inform future capital planning decisions.

Planned Improvements in Detailed Design

The Detailed Design phase will refine and confirm the following corridor improvements:

• Removal of the existing grass median
• Installation of a new asphalt roadway surface
• Rehabilitation and upgrades to existing structures
• Added cycling and active transportation facilities
• Improved left‑turn operations based on modern design standards

These upgrades will help create a safer, more efficient, and more accessible transportation corridor for residents, businesses, and visitors travelling through Belleville.