Major works on certain infrastructures and 2025 asphalting plan

Apr 15, 2025

At the April 15 public meeting, the City Council unveiled its road resurfacing program for the 2025 construction period. In total, more than $5.8 million will be invested in numerous projects over the upcoming months. The funds were allocated to the municipality's general capital fund and other sources of funding. At the end of this public meeting, Louis Ruest, Infrastructure Operations Coordinator for the City of Edmundston, presented the 2025 paving plan as well as other major projects.

In addition to the paving work, crews will:

1- Replacing infrastructure on Voisine Street, in the Saint-Basile sector (August-September)

2- Adding infrastructure on Lionel-H.-Lajoie Avenue (June-July)

3- Adding infrastructure on Richards Street, North Industrial Park (September-October)

Paving Work 2025

Between June and October 2025, residents can expect work on the following sections of streets:

- Laporte Avenue

- Principale Street, Saint-Basile sector

- Centre-Madawaska Boulevard

- Saint-Joseph Road

- Canada Road

- Carrier Street

- Mgr-Numa-Pichette Boulevard

- Gabourie Road

- Mgr-Lang Road and Range 3

- Mont-Farlagne Road

- Aubut Avenue

- Sylvio Street, Rivière-Verte sector

- Réal Street (extension)

The total estimate for municipal street repairs is approximately $3,250,000 for 2025, of which the NB Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is providing $1,305,000 in financial assistance. Once again this year, it should be noted that the continued increase in costs is significantly impacting paving plans. Please note that the construction schedule is subject to change depending on weather conditions.

Asphalt repair and maintenance work will also be carried out on other streets in the municipality. Businesses and residences will be accessible during the construction period.

The City of Edmundston reminds you to exercise caution while crews carry out this paving work.

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CONTACT: Louis Ruest, Infrastructure Coordinator, Operations, 506.737.6972, louis.ruest@edmundston.ca