Reconstruction of 26th Street (Park - Victoria Avenue) Project

Last updated September 24, 2024

This page provides information about the project, updates on implementation and timelines.

**Update on 26^th Street Reconstruction Project**

The City of Brandon is dedicated to delivering a well-planned and safe reconstruction of 26th Street. The Engineering Department continues their efforts in developing a final recommendation for City Council consideration.  Pending a final decision later this fall, it is anticipated that the project will be tendered this winter with a spring start in 2025. 

This updated timeline will allow us to ensure that all aspects of the project meet the highest standards of safety and community benefit.

26th Street Project

In the spring of 2024, the City of Brandon (CoB) engaged with citizens on the 26^th Street Project.  CoB hosted two in-person events, as well as hosted a survey to gather information, thoughts and ideas on this project.  We received 302 survey responses, as well as comments online and in-person.

What we heard

• 54% of respondents support the development of bike lanes

What we know

• There is a great desire that change includes enhanced safety around student movement at JR Reid Elementary School

What we are doing

• City Administration is now attempting to include community feedback into the design of 26^th Unfortunately, no single design option can accommodate all comments and concerns.
• CoB has further engaged with Brandon School Division administration to discuss perceived safety issues and student movement options

Next steps

• City administration is preparing a report for City Council’s review
• Engineering intends to meet with BSD to review the proposed detailed design.
• Communication with the residents of 26^th Street on proposed changes and revised project timelines
• City Council to adopt 26^th St Project recommendation
  
  

What is included in this reconstruction project?

The reconstruction project includes:

• Repair of underground utilities: wastewater and water mains and water services
• Replacement of the pedestrian crossing signals at J.R. Reid School
• Replacement of the traffic signals at 26^th Street & Park Ave
• Excavation and replacement of the sidewalks
• Excavation and replacement of the pavement structure
• Proposed bike lane

Why a proposed bike lane?

As part of council direction to develop and implement an Active Transportation Strategy to improve connectivity in the community, city administration is exploring connection of missing Active Transportation (AT) links (sections with no/poor AT connection-see attached map). Active Transportation is ways of getting around such as biking, walking and rolling, that are active.

The city has various “missing links” that have been identified by the public and city staff going as far back as 2015.