A major road reconstruction project is underway in downtown Port Hope, Ontario, aimed at replacing century-old infrastructure. The second phase of the Walton Street reconstruction project involves redesigning the main street, including replacing watermains, sanitary sewers, and storm sewers. The project is expected to benefit a significant portion of the town’s urban area and enhance accessibility and streetscape with improvements like extended curbs, benches, and planter beds. Despite the project leading to road closures, public transit is now free in Port Hope to ease travel and support downtown businesses.