Road Closures

Road Closure - Route 400

Please take note of the following road closure.

• When: Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
• Where: Route 400 (from St-Jacques Road to Ste-Marie Road)
• Why: Culvert replacement
• Important Info: Issue is located 502m Southwest of St-Jacques Road. Emergency vehicles and local traffic can access on each side but cannot pass through.
• Detour: Ste-Marie Road at Route 400, to Notre-Dame Street, to St-Jacques Road, to Route 400.

Detour Information: Please see the map from www.Municipal511.ca for...

Road Closure - St-Pierre

Please take note of the following road closure.

• When: Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. until Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
• Where: St-Pierre Road, between St-Guillaume Road and Route 200
• Why: Culvert replacement
• Important Info: Issue is located at 273 St-Pierre Road. Emergency vehicles and local traffic can access on each side but cannot pass through.
• Detour: St-Guillaume Road to Route 200 to St-Pierre Road.

Detour Information: Please see the map from www.Municipal511.ca for detour...

Route 400 Culvert Replacement

Please note that work is starting on a culvert replacement on Route 400.

Alternating Traffic:

• When: July 11, 2024 at 7 a.m. to July 15, 2024 at 7 a.m.
• Where: Route 400 (311m to 420m Northeast of Groves Road)
• Why: Culvert repair. Alternating traffic, please drive carefully.

Road Closure:

• When: July 15, 2024 at 7 a.m. to July 18, 2024 at 8 a.m.
• Where: Route 400 (2m Northeast of Groves Road)
• Why: Culvert repair. No emergency vehicle access.
• Detour in place: St-Andre Road at Route 400, to Marionville Road,...

Partial Road Closure - Felton Cr

Please take note of the following road closure.

• When: July 9th at 6 a.m. to July 22nd 2024 at 6 p.m.
• Where: Felton Cr (entire length)
• Why: Asphalt resurfacing. Local traffic only.

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

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Partial Road Closure - Cloutier Drive

Please take note of the following lane reduction with alternating traffic.

• When: July 8th to July 22nd 2024
• Where: Cloutier Drive (from Ste-Therese to Ste-Therese)
• Why: Asphalt repairs. Partial closure. Local traffic.

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

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Road Closure - St-André Road

Please take note of the following road closures:

• When: Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00a.m. to Friday, June 21, 2024 at 5:00p.m.
• Where: St-Andre Road from 62m South of Perras Drive to 116m South of Perras Drive
• Why: Bridge rehabilitation, emergency access only.
• Please follow signs for the detour on Notre-Dame Street and Route 400.

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

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Roundabout Construction Begins on Limoges Rd at Route 300

Work will begin May 6, 2024, on a new Roundabout at the intersection of Limoges Road (County Road 5) at Route 300. This project, from the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, is to help the traffic flow of our growing community.

Limoges Road will remain open throughout the duration of this project. Route 300 will be closed starting May 6th, from Limoges Road to St-Thomas Road, with no emergency access. It will be open for local traffic only from St-Thomas to 271m Northeast of St-Thomas.

This...

Roads re-opened

Update: Roads have all re-opened as of 3:00 a.m. Tuesday April 23, 2024. We thank you for your cooperation.

Where:

• Route 400 from South Russell Road to Leclerc Road
• MacDonald Road from Route 300 to Route 400
• Leclerc Road from Route 500 to Route 400

Why: Accident investigation

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Half-Load Restrictions in effect as of February 28, 2024

Half-load restrictions are put into effect for the spring thawing season. This affects load vehicles that are heavier than 5,000 kilograms or five tonnes per axle.

Signs are installed on all municipal roads where these weight restrictions apply. Road and weather conditions are routinely reviewed to determine the end date of weight restrictions.

Emergency vehicles are exempt.

Temporary restrictions on heavy weight vehicles help avoid damage to Township roads during the spring season. In early...

Bridge on St-André Road Reopened

The bridge rehabilitation project on St-André is now complete. This project, with a budget of approximately $1,645,000, has been ongoing since April and ensures safer and more efficient travels for everyone.

The road currently has one lane open while the scaffoldings are being removed. Both lanes will be opened in the next few days. Your patience throughout this project was truly appreciated!

Did you know? All bridges in the Township are inspected once every two years by an engineer, following...

St-Guillaume Road Reopens

We have good news to start the weekend! 

After two months of construction, the roundabout on St-Guillaume Road at the commercial development (between Route 300 and Notre-Dame Street) is complete and the road is now open to traffic. Please exercise caution and pay special attention, as there is still work to be completed in the roundabout. 

We thank you for your patience during the construction period. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the United Counties of Prescott and Russell...

2023 Paving Projects Underway

We want to inform you that our dedicated crew has started paving projects within our Township. Your safety is our top priority, so we kindly ask for your cooperation during this time.

Please drive carefully and follow these precautions:

• Reduce your speed when approaching construction areas.
• Maintain a safe distance from construction equipment and workers.
• Obey all posted signs and signals.
• Expect temporary changes in traffic patterns.

We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work...

Roundabout Construction on St-Guillaume at St-Pierre

Work continues on a new Roundabout on St-Guillaume Road at St-Pierre, near the Vars 417. This project, from the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, is to help the traffic flow of our growing community. This part of the project began on May 23rd 2023 to complete concrete work and culverts on the South leg of the roundabout and establish the West quadrant of the roundabout.

St-Guillaume Road is currently closed at St-Pierre Road with temporary detours in place. South bound traffic is detoured...

Project Delay Notice – Craig Street

Please note that the start date of the Craig Street storm sewer replacement has been delayed. We will advise when a new date is set for the start of this project. Mill Street will remain open until further notice.

Road Construction - St-Pierre Rd.

When: Monday, May 8 to Wednesday, May 10, 2023Where: St-Pierre Road, Between Olympic Street and Route 300

Please expect delays as one lane will be closed for road construction.

Bridge Rehabilitation on St-André has Begun

Crews have started the bridge rehabilitation on St-André Road, south of Notre-Dame Street. This project is budgeted for approximately $1,645,000!

All bridges in the Township are inspected once every two years by an engineer, following guidelines in the Ontario Structure Inspection Manual. The engineer’s report identifies the condition of municipal bridges, which allows the Township to financially plan and prepare for future repairs or replacements.

To complete the construction of this project,...

Culvert Replacement on Route 300 Begins

Materials are now in for the culvert replacement on Route 300. Crews began on Monday and are working to complete construction over the next few weeks.



This culvert replacement is part of the capital projects budgeted for 2020. Route 300 between St-Augustin Rd and St-Pierre Rd has been closed since May, (instead of July as was initially planned), due to emergency safety issues with the culvert. Since materials could not be delivered before the project start date, the road has remained closed over the...