About the project
The Braidwood Infrastructure Upgrades project will replace aging underground utilities and improve the road to support future growth and development along Braidwood Road. The project was awarded to Hazelwood Construction. Work is expected to begin in November 2026 and run through until late spring.
Notices and updates
November 2026: Construction begins the week of November 2, starting at the cul-de-sac off Island Highway. To support this work, about 20 metres of the right lane on Old Island Highway will be closed where traffic turning right from Island Hwy N merges onto the Old Island Highway. Drivers turning right from Island Highway must yield to through traffic, then merge into the left lane to get around the work area.
- Traffic will be temporarily reduced to a single lane through the work area in the coming weeks.
- Follow all posted signage, allow extra travel time and consider alternate routes where possible.
October 2026: Crews will be on site from October 26 to 30 to carry out preliminary work. Construction will begin November 2.
September 2026: Read the press release: Braidwood Road infrastructure upgrades begin this fall
Check this page for updates as the project moves forward.
Construction impacts
November 2026: Old Island Highway Lane Closure
The right lane of Old Island Highway near Island Highway N will be temporarily closed in the coming weeks. Expect single-lane traffic and possible delays.
Construction begins November 2. You can expect:
- work to begin at the cul-de-sac off Island Highway and progress toward Back Road.
- single-lane alternating traffic once crews reach Braidwood Road.
- parking restrictions in sections along Braidwood Road throughout construction.
- open trenches and heavy equipment for deep excavation and road reconstruction
- construction noise
Safety notice
Please use caution when travelling through or near the work area. Crews, heavy equipment and deep excavations will be present throughout construction. Follow all posted signage and directions from traffic control personnel, and keep a safe distance from the work zone
Why this project is needed
Water, sanitary and storm systems along Braidwood Road are at the end of their service life and cannot keep up with demand from a growing community. This project will fully upgrade these systems and improve sections of the road to meet current and future needs.
Project features
Elements of the $6.6 million project include:
- a full roadway reconstruction, with a wider clear roadway width.
- improved accommodation for cyclist through shared-lane markings and signage.
- upgrades to underground water, sanitary, and storm infrastructure.
- upsizing the existing 150mm watermain to 250mm to improve system redundancy, and support long-term servicing.
- pedestrian improvements to the continuous sidewalk on the north side of the road as well as new crosswalk beacons
Project background
- Planning for upgrades along Braidwood Road began in 2018, when the City first identified the need for infrastructure improvements.
- Since then, updated provincial housing legislation and new growth projections in the Official Community Plan (OCP) have identified Braidwood Road as a key growth area.
- To support this growth, the OCP recommends focusing infrastructure investment on designated growth centres — areas most likely to be developed, with good access to infrastructure and close to everyday needs. This approach helps prevent urban sprawl.
- Braidwood is a high-density area that helps meet the city's need for more diverse housing options beyond single-detached homes.