Contractors retained by the County of Prince Edward will be undertaking a micro surfacing application on several roads starting on Thursday, June 12 (weather dependent). The work is expected to be completed within two weeks.
The following roads will be affected:
- County Road 12 (Ridge Road to County Road 18)
- County Road 33 (Henderson Lane to Victoria Road)
- County Road 4 (From Civic Address 1119 to 2 km north)
Micro surfacing is a road rehabilitation technique that extends the life expectancy of the asphalt roadway. The technique seals the road surface to prevent water from infiltrating the road base. The technique also creates a road surface with a coarser texture for enhanced skid resistance and reinstates a safe wearing surface.
A specialized machine mixes material (emulsified asphalt, aggregate, filler, water and additives) that are then spread over the existing road surface. After a short curing period, traffic is provided with access to the new surface.
The micro surfacing work is one aspect of the 2025 rural road rehabilitation program. The bulk of the work in 2025 focuses on single surface treatment, a preventative maintenance technique that extends the life of a surface-treated road surface that is still in good condition. The goal is to get a lot more use out of these roads before they must be fully reconstructed, which is a much more expensive undertaking.
For more information, contact the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2148 extension 1023, 613.962.9108 extension 1023, or email info@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, construction projects and associated service disruptions are subject to change based on weather, road, traffic, and other uncontrollable conditions.