Colonel Talbot Road upgrade project

Stage 2 Construction Update

Beginning Monday, May 12 (weather permitting), Colonel Talbot Road will be fully closed between Southdale Road and Clayton Walk, including the intersection at Pack Road, until approximately June 13.

During the closure, drivers will be detoured from Main Street to Bostwick Road to bypass the closed section of Colonel Talbot Road. Traffic using the two-lane roundabout at Southdale Road West and Colonel Talbot Road will continue northeast on Southdale Road.

Residents living between Southdale Road and Clayton Walk will retain local access, with detour signage in place to help guide traffic.

Signage will be installed to guide pedestrians safely through areas where temporary sidewalk restrictions may be required.

Some LTC stops along Colonel Talbot Road between Raleigh Boulevard and Southdale Road may be impacted during construction. Transit riders are encouraged to visit the LTC website for the latest service updates.

All businesses remain open and accessible during construction.

Most of the construction is expected to be completed this fall, with some finishing work in 2026.

Above: A map of the approximate limits of the project and the necessary road closures.

Project Design Details

Preview the design including walking and cycling facilities and urban design features along the corridor by watching the video below. This project includes:

• Converting Colonel Talbot Road from the current 2-lane rural road with ditches and gravel shoulders, to a 2-lane urban road with concrete curbs and gutter.
• Completing sidewalks through the corridor.
• Installing new streetlights, boulevard bike paths, landscaping features and pedestrian crossovers.
• Evaluating the Kilbourne Road intersection for traffic signals or a roundabout, and designing the recommended solution.
• Introducing new turning lanes and localized medians.