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 2024 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.
2024 construction projects
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*Update - July 30
This project is well underway. The detour route is in place and access to the bridge is closed. Crews are in the midst of a slew of removals, including concrete shaving, deck edge removal and excavation. Removals are continuing and a new concrete abutment is nearly complete.
Details
Work includes prepping the area with traffic signs and detours, removal and replacement of the concrete riding surface, removal and replacement of concrete overhang, conversion of traditional joints to semi-integral joints, installation of concrete barrier wall, lifting and lowering of the bridge for bearing replacement, bridge deck waterproofing and paving, as wel as miscellaneous concrete repairs
Location
11516 County Road 5 - North Dundas: Approximately 6 km west of County Road 31.
Cost
$1.16 million
Impact to traffic
Sadly, traffic impacts for this project will be significant. The detour route includes Kirkwood Road, Sandy Row, Timmins Road, County Road 3, County Road 38 and County Road 31.
Timeline
Work is slated to begin by mid-May and is expected to be completed by October, 2024. Please check back for updated scheduling.
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*Update - July 30
Bridge lifting and lowering on the west end of the structure to be completed by week's end. New bearing pads have been installed, and new concrete (abutment tops and wingwalls) is being poured as well.
Details
Work includes the installation of three traffic lights and signage for the duration of construction, replacement of the concrete riding surface on the bridge deck, removal and replacement of sidewalks and bridge railing, lifting and lowering of bridge for bearing replacement, conversion of existing bridge joints, replacement of approach slabs, as well as miscellaneous concrete repairs around the bridge.
Location
Martintown, South Glengarry.
Cost
$1.42 million
Impact to traffic
Impacts in Martintown will include the reduction of bridge traffic to one lane for the duration of the project. Vehicles will be allowed access to the bridge via the temporary installation of traffic signals.
Timeline
Work is slated to begin by mid-May and is expected to be completed by October, 2024. Please check back for updated scheduling.
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*Update - July 30
Due to a supply issue, the replacement of the box culvert at the Wert Municipal Drain will be delayed. It is expected work last from Aug. 12 to 16.
Details
SDG Counties is completing the replacement of the Wert Municipal Drain culvert. The work is expected to take five days. The work has been delayed, due to a supply issue from a manufacturer. SDG Counties has reawarded the tender, which will allow the project to continue.
Cost
$410,180.46
Impact to traffic
The work is taking place in South Stormont, on County Road 15 (Avonmore Road). Detours will be in place (see image above) to allow for the efficient replacement of the box culvert. County Road 15 will be closed at the intersection between Gunn Road and Duff's Corners Road.
Timeline
Work is slated to begin by early August, lasting just five days.
2024 maintenance projects
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July 15, 2024
County Road 15: Cold-in-place activities under way. Asphalt resurfacing will commence on or about July 15 and will take approximately one week to complete.
County Road 20: Cold-in-place activities under way, from July 16 to 19. SDG 20 from SDG 43 northerly to Prescott and Russell/SDG boundary.
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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*Update - May 28
Major paving work on County Road 13 is nearing completion. Work should completely wrap up by week's end.
SDG Counties installs more than 60,000 metric tonnes of asphalt per year covering approximately 60 km of newly-paved roadway. SDG Counties' 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 Counties' residents and tourists, SDG Counties will complete an estimated 2.5 million 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.