Edgewater Project 2025 Year End Update

We’re happy to share an update on the Edgewater Project as we head into winter. While good progress has been made, some parts of the project originally planned for completion in 2025 will move to spring 2026. This change is due to weather conditions, asphalt plant shutdown schedules, and site limitations. The project will remain safe and functional throughout the winter, with final paving and finishing work completed in the spring.

Work Before Close of 2025
Before winter sets in, crews are focused on making Edgewater Street ready for safe driving and snow removal. The team took advantage of recent above-freezing temperatures and base asphalt paving was laid. Catch basins will be adjusted in key areas to reduce winter ponding, and milling work will ensure smoother, plow-friendly transitions. Manholes and valve boxes will be raised to the correct level to avoid damage from snowplows. Concrete work that connects directly to the roadway, such as curb corners and island edges, will also be completed. New street lighting is now energized, and watermain repairs and testing are near completion.

Work Deferred to Spring 2026
Final asphalt paving, including the top lift and trail paving, will take place in spring when temperatures are more suitable. Landscaping and finishing touches, such as topsoil, sod, plantings, benches, picnic areas, and signage, will also be completed at that time. Some concrete work not critical to winter road operations, including certain sidewalks, trail ramps, and park features, will be finalized in spring as well.

What “Spring” Means for This Project
Based on typical construction schedules, asphalt plants usually reopen between late April and mid-May. Weather stability and spring road weight restrictions will also affect timing, but final paving is expected to take place between late April and mid-May, depending on conditions.

Winter Work: January to March 2026
Several important items will continue through the winter where weather allows. This includes completing and commissioning lift stations, finishing storm sewer work behind the Trinity United Church, installing private water and sewer services, and continuing work on fencing, bollards, retaining walls, and small concrete pads. Electrical work will also move forward as equipment becomes available.

Winter Operations and Safety
The base asphalt surface will be fully drivable and plowable throughout the winter. Drainage adjustments will help prevent ponding, and extra care will be taken during snow removal due to the temporary curb height difference until final paving is complete. These measures will help ensure safe travel along Edgewater Street during the colder months.
​
Looking Ahead
The Edgewater Project remains on track for safe winter use. While final paving and landscaping must wait until spring, the roadway will function as intended, with key adjustments in place for winter conditions. We appreciate everyone’s patience and look forward to completing the remaining work between late April and mid-May 2026.

​Should you have comments or questions, please visit the Town's civic engagement site Get On Board Mahone Bay and go to The Edgewater Project, we're happy to hear from you.