The “Rubblization” of the County Road 49 rehabilitation project began on Tuesday, September 8 and is progressing as planned.
Crews began work at County Road 15 (Northport Road) and progressed 1.6 kilometres south, completing rubblization of both travel lanes and the passing lane.
On Monday, September 14, work will resume as crews continue up the hill, rubblizing the roadway and placing a gravel surface over the treated sections.
Crews will be on site Monday – Friday, 7 am to 7 pm.
Drivers can expect delays of between 5 to 10 minutes. Both lanes of traffic will re-open at the end each construction day and on weekends. Calcium chloride will be applied to the gravel sections of the road to suppress the dust.
Rubblization is a road rehabilitation technique that involves breaking the existing concrete road into small pieces and leaving them in place, creating a strong foundation for the new asphalt road. Click here to read more about the process.
Culvert replacement work continues
Replacement of culverts and waterproofing of existing concrete box culverts will continue to progress towards Picton.
- During the culvert work, there will be single-lane closures in the vicinity of the work from 7 am – 7 pm. Temporary traffic signals will help maintain the flow of traffic and minimize delays.
- The municipality reminds drivers that a temporary 60 km/h speed limit is in effect throughout the construction zone. Please follow posted signage and reduce your speed when approaching road cuts.
- The municipality continues to monitor and maintain areas where the concrete has been cut out and removed for the cross-culvert replacement. “Bump ahead” signs are installed near the road cuts.
Traffic update
With a 5- to 10-minute wait expected during the major rehabilitation work, using the alternate route instead of staying on County Road 49 may provide little to no advantage for commuters.
However, the municipality recognizes that some drivers may use or continue to use County Roads 5 and 15 as an alternate.
Drivers are reminded to follow all posted speed limits along these roads.
What residents can expect during construction
Residents and drivers might notice:
- A machine breaking the existing concrete into rubble.
- Rollers compacting the roadway.
- Trucks and paving crews placing new asphalt.
- Unpleasant odors from the asphalt that could last up to several hours.
- A smoother road surface once construction is complete.
Stay up to date
The municipality will provide updates to the public throughout the project. Click here to sign up for the email notices.
Click here to learn more about the project on the County website.
For more information, contact Garrett Osborne, Project Manager, at 613.476.2148 ext. 2002 or gosborne@pecounty.on.ca.
Please note: The County of Prince Edward provides this information as a service to the general public. While we do our best to provide accurate information, hydrant maintenance and associated service disruptions are subject to change based on weather, road, traffic, and other conditions beyond our control.