Road Closures

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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Emergency Road Closures - Route 400, MacDonald, Leclerc

When: Monday, April 22, 2024 until further notice

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...

Lane Reduction - Frontenac Boulevard

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

• When: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 from 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m
• Where: Frontenac Boulevard from La Citadelle Street to Louis Riel Street
• Why: Water Valve Repair

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

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Road Reopened — Route 400, from Ste-Marie Street to St-Jacques Road

Update: As of 4:30p.m., Route 400 has now reopened. 

Please take note of the following road closure.

• When: Sunday, January 14, 2024 at 10:00a.m. until further notice
• Where: Route 400 between Ste-Marie Street and St-Jacques Road
• Why: Incident investigation

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

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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...

Roads Reopen: Craig, Mill & Parklands

After months of construction and a summer of detours, we are delighted to announce that Craig Street, Mill Street and Parkland Avenue are once again fully open to traffic! While there are still some touch-ups to be done in the coming days to complete the work, the road and lane closures have ended. We greatly appreciate your patience throughout this extensive yet essential project to maintain our aging infrastructure and continue to offer services to our residents.

The storm sewer replacement...

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...

Road Closure - Burton Road (Eadie to Enterprise)

Please take note of the following road closures:

• When: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 7:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.
• Where: Burton Road from Eadie Road to 44m East of Mcvagh Road (291 m)
• Why: Culvert replacement, no emergency access

• When: Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 7:00a.m. to 6:00p.m.
• Where: Burton Road from Corduroy Road to Entreprise Road (416 m)
• Why: Culvert replacement, no emergency access

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

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Craig Street Storm Sewer Replacement – Phase 5

*Updated start date due to a delay notice received from the contractor.Work continues on the storm sewer replacement on Craig Street in Russell as we move on to Phase 5, starting Thursday October 5th, 2023. Craig Street will officially re-open, ending the detour that has been in place on Mill Street.

Phase 5: Road Reconstruction – Craig Street (from Mills St. to Forced Rd.)

• Craig Street will have alternating traffic lane using traffic light signals from Mills St. to Forced Rd. Street starting...

Road Closure - North Russell - September 12-15

Please take note of the following road closure.

• When: September 12th at 10a.m. to September 15th 2023 at 6p.m.
• Where: North Russell Road, from Burton Road to Route 100 
• Why: preparation for road paving
• Emergency access allowed, open to local traffic.

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

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Road Closure - North Russell - September 6

Please take note of the following road closure.

• When: September 6th at 7a.m. to September 7th 2023 at 8p.m.
• Where: North Russell Road, from Route 100 to 1211m South of Route 100
• Why: road rehabilitation
• Detour in place: Route 100 to Hamilton Road to Route 200

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

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Road Closure – St-Guillaume at Commercial Development

Work will begin September 5th 2023, on a new Roundabout on St-Guillaume Road at the commercial development (between Route 300 and Notre-Dame Street). This closure is to facilitate construction works for the intersection improvements at St-Guillaume Road and the new commercial development local road.

St-Guillaume Road will be closed Route 300 to Bay Street from September 5th until November 1st 2023. It will be open to local traffic for homes and access to Ultramar with a detour in place via...

Road Closure - Enterprise Road

Please take note of the following road closure.

When: Tuesday, August 22nd 2023, from 7 am to 4 pm
Where: Enterprise Road (Between St-Guillaume Road and Clément Street)
Why: Culvert replacement - No emergency access
  

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

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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...

Road Closure - Leclerc Road

Please take note of the following road closure.

When: Tuesday, August 15th 2023, from 4 am to 10 pm
Where: Leclerc Rd from Macdonald Rd to 153m South of Macdonald Rd
Why: Culvert replacement
Detour Information: Please see the map from www.Municipal511.ca for detour information, if any apply.

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

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Road Closure - Craig Street - Phase 4

Work continues on the storm sewer replacement on Craig Street in Russell as we move on to Phase 4, starting July 24, 2023.

• Phase 4: Underground Construction – Craig Street (from Mill St. to Concession St.)
  Craig Street will be closed from Mill Street to MacDougall Street starting July 24, 2023 with a detour in place on Mill Street.

This multi phase project has been planned to avoid road closures as much as possible. Detour information is available on the Municipal 511 website. Detour signs will be...

Road Closure - Blais Street

Please take note of the following temporary road closure.

• When: POSTPONED TO Wednesday July 26, 2023 from 7 am to 4 pm
• Where: Blais Street from Castlebeau to Notre-Dame (Lane going West remains open)
• Why: Valve repair
• Detour Information: Notre-Dame to Jeanne D'arc, to Blais

Please see the map from www.Municipal511.ca

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Road Closure - Route 200 (Eadie to St-Guillaume)

Please take note of the following road closure.

When: July 17, 2023 to August 11, 2023
Where: Route 200 from Eadie Road to St-Guillaume Road
Why: Culvert Replacement – Local traffic only

Detour Information: Eadie Road to Notre-Dame Street, to St-Guillaume Road
Please see the map from www.Municipal511.ca for detour information, if any apply. 

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

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Craig Street Storm Sewer Replacement – Phase 2

Work continues on the storm sewer replacement on Craig Street in Russell as we move on to Phase 2, starting June 26, 2023. For more information on this project see article on phase 1.

Phase 2: Underground Construction – Intersection of Mill Street and Craig Street

• Craig Street will be closed at the intersection of Mills Street and Craig Street stating June 26, 2023.
• A detour is in place: Concession Street at Craig Street, to North Russell Road, to Route 200, to Hamilton Road, to Craig Street.
• A...