The County of Prince Edward is addressing the immediate risks on Salem Road and Victoria Road by temporarily returning the worst sections to gravel.
Staff considered all the options for repairing the roads. Given the current conditions and the severity of the road deterioration, the most viable option was to temporarily return sections back to gravel. This will ensure the municipality can continue to meet the minimum maintenance standards set out in provincial legislation.
Segments of Salem Road totalling five kilometres from 1608 Salem Road to County Road 2 will undergo this work beginning Monday, June 9 (weather permitting). On the identified segments, the existing road surface will be pulverized, graded, and compacted, followed by a layer of granular material. The road will be maintained by grading.
In addition, segments of Victoria Road totalling two kilometres between County Road 23 and Badgley Road will return to gravel temporarily. On the identified segments, the existing road surface will be pulverized, graded, and compacted, followed by a layer of granular material. The roads will be maintained by grading. Work on Victoria Road will begin Tuesday, June 10 or Wednesday, June 11, weather permitting.
The return to gravel is a temporary response to the deteriorated road conditions. Staff will propose to council during the 2026 budget that the affected road segments receive a double surface treatment (DST) in 2026. Staff will review and reprioritize the 2026 DST list that is part of the Five-Year Road Program and also present this information for Council’s consideration during the 2026 budget deliberations.
For more information, contact the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2148 extension 1023, 613.962.9108 extension 1023, or 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.