SDG Counties provides many services to the residents and communities within its borders. The Transportation Department is responsible for managing the SDG's infrastructure network. This year more than 20 projects will focus on bridge restoration, culvert improvements, and road preservation measures.
We have created this page that includes the major 2023 SDG Counties construction projects, and includes specific details for each project. This page will be updated regularly as the work evolves, so check back often to get the most up-to-date information.
2023 Construction Projects
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Details
Work includes concrete removals and patching on the deck, waterproofing and paving, abutment concrete repairs, pier repairs, deck strengthening, girder repairs, deck drain repairs, bearing replacement, end diaphragm replacement, conversion to a semi-integral abutment, removal of bridge parapet barrier and sidewalk, and installation of new barrier, steel beam guide rail and miscellaneous approach works.
Location
Chesterville - SDG 43, between SDG 37(Queen Street) and South Street West/Forward Road.
Cost
$2,549,499
Impact to traffic
Traffic impacts are significant, detouring traffic through Chesterville on SDG 7 for a significant period of time. If everything goes according to plan the bridge will be re-opened in mid-October. SDG 9, which is part of the detour, was re-paved prior to the project. Counties Council authorized the creation of a community safety zone at the village limits on SDG 7 and 37 which has reduced speeds to 40km/hr. Speed Radar signs have been put up at the north and south end of the village.
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Details
Work includes concrete scarifying, overlay and repairs on the deck, localized removal and reinstatement of asphalt on approaches, abutment and wingwall, partial depth concrete repairs, removal of bridge steel traffic barrier, removal of concrete sidewalk and curb, construction of new concrete traffic barrier, and miscellaneous approach works.
Location
County Road 14, north of Dafoe Road
Cost
$768,000
Impact to traffic
Traffic will be controlled by a traffic light while staged construction is underway. Traffic lane will be restricted to 3.66m width. The work is scheduled to take place from June 26 to Nov. 1.
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In a typical year, SDG Counties completes 370,000 square metres of Cold-in-Place Recycling (CIR). That’s enough to cover 40 km of roadway per year. This application conserves energy and natural resources by using the existing road material and stabilizing the re-used asphalt material to improve the overall characteristics of the road base. The existing roadway material is 100 per cent recycled and paved simultaneously to produce a recycled asphalt surface which is free of dust. This application conserves energy and natural resources by using the existing road material and stabilizing the re-used asphalt material to improve the overall characteristics of the road base. The final riding surface will be new hot mix asphalt and will be reinstated approximately one month after the recycling process.
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SDG Counties installs more than 60,000 metric tonnes of asphalt per year covering approximately 60 km of newly-paved roadway. SDG’s hot mix contract is one of the largest in Ontario.
Pavement preservation is a cost-effective way to ensure strong roads remain in good shape. By considering all the roads in a network and directing dollars to where they have the most impact earlier in a road’s life, municipalities avoid unsustainably high maintenance costs when pavement nears the end of its service life. It’s just like brushing your teeth – a little bit every day saves you from cavities and keeps your smile looking great!
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Micro-surfacing is an effective and preventive maintenance application that seals and waterproofs the existing road surface while correcting minor defects, filling minor wheel track ruts, improving skid resistance and appearance.
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Culvert lining is a trenchless culvert pipe rehabilitation method that allows culverts to be restored instead of replaced. Culvert lining eliminates the traffic disruption, increased cost, minimizes material waste, and provides easier installation in non-conventional replacement areas.
Road surface markings are used on paved roads to provide guidance and information to drivers and pedestrians. Uniformity of the markings is an important factor in minimizing confusion and uncertainty about their meaning, and efforts exist to standardize such markings across Ontario. To provide a consistent message to all of SDG’s residents and tourists, SDG will complete an estimated 2,500,000 metres of centreline, edge line and turn lane delineation. That equates to almost double the width of Ontario and our contractor complete this work in seven days!