Construction on Matawatchan Road. (County of Renfrew photo)
The County of Renfrew has provided an update on construction projects that are ongoing in the region.
The public is advised to please use extra caution when travelling through construction zones, for the safety of all.
Ongoing projects include:
Matawatchan Road (County Road 71), Township of Greater Madawaska.
Rock removal and widening of the causeway is ongoing in support of the rehabilitation of County Road 71 (Matawatchan Road). Rock removal and placement is occurring approximately 8.2km south of Highway 41. Rock removal and placement is anticipated to be completed early-May, during this time the road at this location will be reduced to a single lane with temporary, short-term closures occurring during off-peak hours. The overall rehabilitation of Matawatchan Road from Civic Address 4882 to County Road 65 (Centennial Lake Road) is anticipated to commence on June 2, and be completed late-June.
Combermere Bridge (County Structure B145), Township of Madawaska Valley.
The rehabilitation of County Structure B145 (Combermere Bridge), on County Road 62 (Combermere Road), approximately 0.5km south of County Road 515 (Palmer Road), commenced April 2 and is anticipated to be completed mid-November. During construction, the bridge will be limited to a single lane of traffic with temporary signals in place, and Mill Street will be closed at Combermere Road with detour in place. Pedestrian access across the bridge will be maintained during the project.
Broomes Creek Culvert & Dam (County Structure C201), Township of Whitewater Region.
The rehabilitation of County Structure C201 (Broomes Creek Culvert & Dam), located on County Road 7 (Foresters Falls Road), approximately 0.1km east of Foresters Falls, commenced May 1, and is anticipated to be completed early-December. During construction, the road at this location will be closed to all traffic, with a signed detour using Kohlsmith Road and Queens Line in place. There will be no pedestrian access during the project. For further information specific to this project, please visit: https://renfrew-county.civilspace.io/en/projects/c201-broomes-creek-culvert-dam-reconstruction
Up-to-date information on active projects and their traffic impacts, can be found at Municipal511 at https://www.municipal511.ca/.
(Sherry Haaima)