As the Town of Kentville prioritizes much needed repairs to our streets and sidewalks this season there will be a variety of jobs and activity happening over the coming weeks.  Consult this section of our website for updates as we move through the construction and repair season. 

MAIN STREET (EAST END) PAVING WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY AUGUST 8: PROJECT COMPLETED!

DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT PROJECT

Work to replace sidewalks in Kentville's downtown core started in the Spring of 2024 and continues with the next phase which began in April 2025.   The project includes sidewalk replacement on Aberdeen Street, Webster Street, Main Street, and some work on Bridge. 

Aberdeen Street - COMPLETED!

Webster Street - work started and ongoing

• Crews started on Webster Street Wednesday July 23rd.  
• Work includes complete removal and replacement of the curb and sidewalk as well as the installation of a bump-out at the crosswalk nearest R.D. Chisholm Ltd. 
• Forming is taking place as of Tuesday September 2, curbing and pouring will occur once forming is completed. 

Main Street - work starting Monday September 8th

• Mobilization and staging of the work area will begin on the South side of Main Street, downtown, on Monday September 8th. A more detailed work schedule will be provided once confirmed.
• Work area includes the south side of the sidewalk from the intersection at Aberdeen and Main to the intersection of Prospect and Main. 
• Work required on this section includes replacement of underground pipes in addition to replacement of the curb and sidewalks
• This job is difficult to execute in this location due to the nature of the work, the location of a pinch point in the work area near the clock, and pre-existing underground power and communication lines running heavily through and around the site. 
• Traffic control will be in place. We ask that the travelling public leave extra time or take alternative routes where possible to alleviate some of the congestion this work will create.   
• Travelers are encouraged to use alternative routes where possible when travelling between Kentville and New Minas along the number 1 highway during this project. 
• Suggested / encouraged routes into and out of downtown (east) during this work:  Use the connector to travel between New Minas and Kentville's North end, and Belcher Street to go to and from downtown OR use Highway 101 and Chester Avenue. 

Updates will be added to this page as we have them available.  We understand there will be some unavoidable disruption as we work through this considerable project in the downtown business district.  We appreciate cooperation and patience from our downtown operators and visitors as we complete this important work to make our downtown more accessible and better for everyone. 

Business operators and property owners with questions or concerns can also contact the Town as required.  

DOWNTOWN PATCHING / PAVING - completed!

As of Monday May 12th, three high priority paving projects have been completed.  Milling / repaving was completed on Friday May 9th for the following areas:  

• Park Street at the intersection with Gary Pearl Drive
• Bridge Street section from Main to Webster.  (Includes both parking lanes and driving lanes.
• Intersection at Chester Avenue and Main Street