Road Closures

Construction of Roundabout Begins at St Guillaume and Route 300

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell’s (UCPR) Public Works Department, in partnership with the Township of Russell wish to inform residents, businesses, and road users that construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of County Road 28 (St Guillaume Road) and Route 300 will begin on Monday, March 23, 2026.

This project is part of ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow, enhance road safety, and support long term community development.

• Delays, traffic disruptions, and...

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Notre-Dame Street at St-Pierre/Ste-Marie Roads

Please take note that the following intersection will have traffic directed by police:

• When: Friday March 13, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Where: Notre-Dame Street at Ste-Marie & St-Pierre Roads
• Why: Road work on the storm sewer replacement

Expect delays in the area. Please follow signals and on-site instructions.

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

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Extended - Alternating Lanes on Ste-Marie Road

Please take note of the following alternating lanes have now been extended as work continues:

• When: March 9, 2026, until May 8, 2026
• Where: Ste-Marie Road, between Notre-Dame Street and 250m south of Notre-Dame Street
• Why: Road work on the storm sewer replacement

Traffic is alternating in both directions, controlled by temporary traffic lights on Ste-Marie Road, between Notre-Dame Street and Castor River. Expect delays and please follow signals and on-site instructions.

Please see the map from www...

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Half-Load Restrictions in effect as of March 9, 2026

Half-load restrictions will be in effect as of Monday, March 9, 2026, 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...

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Paving Begins on Notre-Dame Street

Paving will begin tomorrow on Notre-Dame Street in Embrun, between Jeanne d’Arc Street and Lapalme Street, and will continue over the next week until completed. This work is one of the final steps for this section of the road — Phase 1 of this multi-year storm sewers replacement project. We appreciate your patience as paving takes place.

Alternating lanes will remain in effect. Please expect delays and plan an alternate route if possible. All businesses in the area remain open and ready to serve...

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Road Closure - Notre-Dame at Limoges/St-Albert

Please take note of the following road closure:

• When: Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 7 a.m. to Friday, October 24, 2025, at 7 p.m.
• Where: Intersection of County Road 3 (Notre-Dame and Route 500W) and County Road 5 (Limoges and St-Albert)
• Why: Final asphalt paving work for the new roundabout

During this work, access to the intersection will be completely closed to traffic.

Detours will be in place to direct road users to their destinations.

• Travelling southbound along County Road 5 (Limoges Road):
• To...

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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.

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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.

• 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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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...

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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...

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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.

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