Read on if you want a glance into future travel headaches in Charlottetown. The city recently posted tenders for engineering work for several large street infrastructure projects. All of these projects have been talked about over the years, but now the city has assigned anticipated timelines.
University Avenue Master Plan - Phase 1 Construction Start: Sometime in 2023
This will be the project that has everyone cursing and swearing. It includes a new signalized intersection at the entrance to the Indigo parking lot, as well as upgrades to the intersection at Nassau Street and the intersection at Belvedere Avenue. This phase also includes a new paved multi-use path that will run from Nassau to Belvedere then to the Confederation Trail. Three new bus shelters will be installed, as well as some work to prevent left-hand turns onto University Avenue at problem areas.
The city has a page dedicated to the University Avenue Master Plan, which includes an interesting report showing the full scope of the project, if that’s your thing.
Spencer Drive Extension Construction Start: No date specified
Spencer Drive is being extended from Canadian Tire to Mount Edward Road. The engineer is being asked to design a solution to discourage or outright prevent traffic from accessing Ash Drive (off Mount Edward Road) from this new street. Active transportation will be included in the final design.
Malpeque Road Upgrades Construction Start: Sometime in 2024
Malpeque Road between Capital Drive and the bypass is being expanded to four lanes with curb and gutter work. A paved multi-use path will also be constructed along this stretch. The tender mentions that this work could take place while the province rebuilds the intersection of Malpeque Road and the bypass. The province is planning to convert that intersection into a displaced left turn similar to the one constructed at St. Peters Road.
Seaview Boulevard Complete Street Rehabilitation Construction Start: Summer 2023
Seaview Boulevard, which runs between North River Road and Atlantic Avenue, is being rebuilt while preserving the trees within the existing boulevard. Work includes a full inspection of underground utilities, new curb work, adding a paved multi-use path, and resurfacing the street.
Exhibition Drive Complete Street Rehabilitation Construction Start: Sometime in 2024
Exhibition Drive, which runs between Kensington Road and the bypass, is being rebuilt. Work includes a full inspection of underground utilities, new curb work, adding a paved multi-use path, and resurfacing the street. | 
