County Road 3 Rehabilitation
The County of Prince Edward is rehabilitating County Road 3 from approximately civic address 1460 on the west side of Rednersville west for approximately 1.1 km to civic address 1668. The project scope includes full removal and replacement of the existing roadway asphalt surface as well as ditching improvements, culvert replacements, and paved shoulders.
Project Overview
The current phase of rehabilitating County Road 3 resumes at the western limit of the previous work (approximately civic address 1460) on the west side of Rednersville and extends west for approximately 1.1 km to civic address 1668. The project scope includes full removal and replacement of the existing roadway asphalt surface as well as ditching improvements, culvert replacements, and paved shoulders.
In addition, Council has approved a further 2.0 km of rehabilitation on County Road 3 as part of the 2026 Capital Budget. This segment is presently in the design phase, with construction tentatively scheduled for 2027.
Project Impacts
Vehicle Traffic:
Traffic will be reduced to a single lane for the majority of construction. Traffic will be controlled by flaggers or temporary traffic signals, alternating lane directions.
Pedestrians and Cyclists:
There are no sidewalks in this area.
Bicycle traffic will be accommodated in a similar manner to vehicles. However, cyclists are advised that the road will be a gravel surface during the rehabilitation.
Project Status
Tender awarded
Council awarded the tender for the project on Tuesday, April 21. The work was tendered to Earth-Crete Ontario Inc. for $1,226,654.30. Earth-Crete Ontario Inc. was the lowest of the seven bidders.
Public information centre
A public information centre (PIC) for the project will be held on Wednesday, April 22.
The PIC will take place from 6 – 8 pm at the Ameliasburgh Town Hall (13 Coleman Street, Ameliasburgh).
Click here to view the slides from the PIC.
Environmental Assessment
- Complete
Design
- Complete
Procurement
- In Progress
Construction
- Not yet Started
Timeline
December 2024
Project Approval
Budget for design and construction approved as part of the 2025 Capital Budget.
Spring 2025 - Winter 2026
Project Planning
- Detailed design began in spring 2025 and completed in February 2026
- Geotechnical investigation completed in summer 2025
- Legal survey completed in summer 2025
2025–2026
Tender and Construction
- Construction tender issued in March 2026 and closed on March 27, 2026
- Tender award report presented to Council on April 21, 2026
- Construction planned from May to September 1, 2026
Budget and Funding
The 2025 Capital Budget includes an allocation of $1,767,700 for the rehabilitation of County Road 3.
The low tender submission of $1,226,654.30, when combined with non-construction costs, including detailed design, geotechnical investigation, materials testing, contract administration and inspection services, County project management costs, non-recoverable taxes, and a construction contingency, remains within the approved budget.
Resources & Updates
Documents
Council Reports
County Road 3 Rehabilitation Tender Award — April 21, 2026
Public Presentations
There are no public presentations at this time.
Recent Updates
- April 13, 2026: Learn more about County Road 3 rehabilitation at public information centre April 22. >>Read more

