Road Closures

St-Pierre Road Reopened

As of this morning, Friday, September 12, 2025, St-Pierre Road is now open to traffic.

The culvert replacement project between Route 200 and Route 300 has been completed, and the detour is no longer in effect.

Thank you to all residents and motorists for their patience and cooperation during the closure.

Road Closure Notre-Dame Street - September 6

Please take note of the following road closure:

• When: From September 6, 2025, at 11 a.m. to September 7, 2025, at 11 a.m.
• Where: Notre-Dame Street (from St-Jacques Road to Lapointe Boulevard)
• Why: Local community event (Embrun RibFest). Road will be completely blocked from passing through.

Please see the map from www.Municipal511.ca for detour information.

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Roundabout - Notre-Dame at Limoges/St-Albert

As the construction of a new roundabout continues at the intersection of County Road 5 (Limoges/St-Albert) and County Road 3 (Notre-Dame/Route 500W), new traffic control measures will be implemented starting today, September 2, 2025, as part of Phase 2 of the project.

What’s changing:

• The east, south, and west legs of the roundabout are now open to traffic; and
• Access to and from Limoges (north leg) will be temporarily rerouted via Rolland Road to allow for the completion of the final segment of...

Intersection Improvement on Castor Street

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell, in collaboration with the Township of Russell, will be leading a project to install new traffic lights, turning lanes, pedestrian crossings, and guardrail for added safety at the intersection of Castor Street, Eadie Road, and Wade Road.

Work is scheduled to begin August 27, 2025, with completion expected during the fall 2025. Construction will generally take place during regular working hours, and every effort will be made to minimize disruption to...

Road Closure St-Pierre Road - August 4

Please take note of the following road closure:

• When: Monday, August 4, 2025, until September 2025
• Where: St-Pierre Road, between Route 200 and Route 300
• Why: Culvert replacement

Detour Information: St-Pierre Road, to Route 200, to St-Guillaume Road, to Route 300, to St-Pierre Road. Local traffic will be permitted up to the construction zone from either side, but there is no access across the work area. Emergency services and all other traffic will be required to follow the detour route.

Please see the...

Notice of Culvert Replacement Construction on St-Pierre Road

Notice

The Township of Russell’s Council has approved a contract with A.L. Blair Construction to proceed with the replacement of the existing culvert on St-Pierre Road. This work is necessary to upgrade aging infrastructure and improve drainage.

Construction Timeline

• Start: Week of August 4th, 2025
• Estimated Completion: September 2025

Project Location

We encourage you to visit www.municipal511.ca for updates regarding construction, road closures, and detour information. This service provides a...

Road Closure Castor Street – July 21

Please take note of the following road closure:

• When: Monday, July 21, 2025, to Friday, August 15, 2025

• Where: Castor Street (between Eadie Road and Eldon Street)

• Why: Culvert replacement

For more information on this project, please contact the United Counties of Prescott and Russell at TravauxPublics@prescott-russell.on.ca.

Detour Information: 

• Castor Street, to Eadie Road, to Route 200, to North Russell Road, to Castor Street.

Please see the map from www.Municipal511.ca for detour information.

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Road Closure Concession Street – July 15

Please take note of the following road closure:

• When: Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

• Where: Concession Street, from Maple Street to York Crossing

• Why: Meet Me on Main Street Community Event (www.russell.ca/MeetMe)

Detour Information: 

• Concession Street to Castor Street, to Eadie Road, to Route 200, to North Russell Road.

Please see the map from www.Municipal511.ca for detour information.

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Reduced Lane July 9 – North Russell Road

Please take note of the following change:

• When: July 9, 2025 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Where:  North Russell Road, from 73 m north of Concession Street to 67 m north of Concession Street (just south of École élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph)
• Why: Hydrant repair

Additional Information: 

• Alternating traffic with flagman.

Please see the map from www.Municipal511.ca for more information.

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Alternating Lanes Begin Friday on Notre-Dame Street

Please take note of the following alternating lanes starting this Friday:

• When: Friday, June 27, 2025, to November 2025
• Where: Notre-Dame Street from 131 m Southwest of Jeanne d’Arc Street to 31 m Northwest of Lapalme Street
• Why: Storm Sewer Replacement
• Information: Alternating lanes, please expect delays and plan alterne route if possible.

Please see the map from www.Municipal511.ca for more information.

For more info on the project: https://www.russell.ca/NotreDameSt

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Road Closure Starting May 12 – St-Albert Road

Please take note of the following road closure:

• When: From May 12, 2025, at 7:00a.m. until Fall 2025.
• Where: County Road 5 (St-Albert Road), between Country Road 3 (Notre-Dame Street/Route 500 West) and Route 400.
• Why: Construction of roundabout.

Detour Information: 

• Going south on County Road 5 (to go towards St-Albert): first, west on Notre Dame Street; next, south on St-Joseph Road; and then, east on Route 400.
• Going north on County Road 5 (to go towards Limoges): first, west on Route 400; next, north...

Road Closure Starting May 12 – Burton Road

Please take note of the following road closure:

• When: May 12 to June 20, 2025
• Where: Burton Road, from Corduroy Road to 237 m northwest of St-Guillaume Road
• Why: Road reconstruction in partnership with the City of Ottawa

Detour Information: 

• Corduroy Road 37 m south of Burton Road, to Service Street, to Clement Street, to Entreprise Road, to St Guillaume Road, to 28 m southeast of Burton Road.

Please see the map from www.Municipal511.ca for detour information.

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New Roundabout at County Roads 3 and 5

Press Release by the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, view on website for photos.

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (the “UCPR”) want to inform residents of the closure of County Road 5 (St-Albert Road West), between County Road 3 (Notre-Dame Street/Route 500 West) and Route 400, as of May 12, 2025.

A roundabout will be built at the intersection of County Road 3 and County Road 5. At present, this intersection consists of stops in all four directions. The construction work should...

Road Closure Starting May 7 – South Russell Road

Please take note of the following road closure:

• When: Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 7:00a.m. until Fall 2025.
• Where: South Russell Road, 438m northwest of Route 400.
• Why: Bridge reconstruction of East Castor River Bridge on County Road 6.

Detour Information: South Russell Road 438 m northwest of Route 400, to Route 400, to Gregoire Road, to Craig Street, to Concession Street, to South Russell Road, to 613 m northwest of Route 400.

Please see the map from www.Municipal511.ca for detour information.

Half-Load Restrictions in effect as of March 7, 2025

Half-load restrictions are now in effect for the spring thawing season. These restrictions apply to vehicles with a weight exceeding 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle.

Signs indicating the weight restrictions have been installed on all municipal roads where they apply. Road and weather conditions are routinely reviewed to determine the end date for the restrictions.

Please note that emergency vehicles are exempt from these restrictions.

Temporary weight restrictions are implemented to...

Road Closure - Isabelle Street

Please take note of the following road closure:

• When: Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 12:00-5:00 p.m.
• Where: Isabelle Street from Menard Street to Menard Street.
• Why: Water main repairs, street open to local traffic and emergency vehicles only.

Detour Information: Please see the map from www.Municipal511.ca for detour information, if any apply.

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