Construction season has arrived and there are a number of major projects on the schedule in Renfrew County.
Officials have recently offered an outline of what’s on the way.
The rehabilitation of County Road 5/Stone Road from Mhusk Road to Highway 60 is expected to start the week of May 27 and be completed in early July. Officials say that, during construction, the road will be reduced to a single lane of traffic in locations and portions of the roadway may also be temporarily closed with alternates routes posted.
Officials anticipate the rehabilitation of County Road 13/Mountain Road from Stafford Third Line to Highway 17 will commence the week of May 27 and be completed in late June. During construction, the road will be reduced to a single lane of traffic in locations.
The rehabilitation of County Road 64/Opeongo Road from Wieland Shore Road to Constant Lake Road, should begin the week of May 13 and be completed in early July. During construction, the road will be reduced to a single lane of traffic in locations.
The rehabilitation of Butler Bridge, located on Butler Road, about one kilometre south of Highway 60, is expected to start the week of May 13 and be completed in early November. During construction, the road at the bridge will be closed with alternate routes, using South McNaughton Road, Bonnechere Road, and Highway 60, posted.
An ongoing project is the reconstruction of County Road 512/Foymount Road, from Miller Road to Harrington Creek Bridge, which is anticipated to resume on June 3 and be completed in early November. The works in this phase will primarily occur from Lake Clear Road to Harrington Creek Bridge, and will include the replacement of the bridge. During construction, the road will be reduced to a single lane of traffic in locations.
For the safety of all, the public is reminded to please use extra caution when travelling through construction zones.
For up-to-date information on active projects and their traffic impacts, please visit Municipal511 at https://www.municipal511.ca/.
(Sherry Haaima)