Road Construction and/or Closures

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Road Construction

2026 Road Rehabilitation Work Underway on Select Township Roads

The Township of North Kawartha Public Works Department would like to advise residents that road rehabilitation work will be taking place on the following roads:

Haultain Road
Glen Alda Road
Winters Bay Road
Lakeview Crescent
Fitch Lane Road

Construction is scheduled to begin immediately and is anticipated to continue through Fall 2026.

The road rehabilitation project will include a range of roadway improvements, including:

Ditching
Culvert replacements
Gravel resurfacing
Road grading
Surface treatment application

During construction, residents may experience temporary road closures, increased noise, and minor traffic disruptions. The Township asks motorists and residents to use caution in construction zones and remain mindful of workers and equipment operating in the area.

Emergency services access will be maintained throughout the duration of the project.

These improvements are part of the Township’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving municipal infrastructure and enhancing the safety and reliability of the local road network.

For additional information, please contact:

Corey Dunsby
Manager of Public Works Department
Phone: (705) 656-4796
Email: c.dunsby@northkawartha.ca

Road Closures

No road closures at this time.

Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Highway 28 Culvert Replacement

The Township of North Kawartha has become aware of upcoming road construction planned and coordinated by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), under project GWP 4017-17-00 and contract number 2022-4005, and would like to share that information with residents and travelers.

The purpose of this project is to improve drainage and roadway infrastructure along Highway 28 from Burleigh Street in Apsley to Monck Road in Bancroft (approximately 41 kms). This road construction will affect areas within the Township of North Kawartha, the Township of Faraday, the Municipality of Highlands East, and the Town of Bancroft. The project will include grading, drainage improvements, culvert rehabilitation and replacement, and paving at various locations.

This work will be carried out by J&P Leveque Bros. Haulage Limited, the contractor for the MTO. Construction is expected to begin as early as August 2025 and continue through to October 2026.

During the construction timeframe, residents and motorists can expect temporary closures and single lane closures on weekdays from half an hour after sunrise to half an hour before sunset. In select locations, 24-hour single lane closures will be required.

The Township of North Kawartha encourages all residents, businesses, and visitors to plan ahead, drive with caution, and follow all posted signage while travelling through the marked construction zones.

For further information regarding this project, please contact the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) directly at 1-800-268-4686, or J&P Leveque Bros. Haulage Limited, Construction Manager at 613-334-8278 or Site Supervisor at 613-334-9847.

Please note that the Township of North Kawartha Public Works Department is not responsible for this road construction project. All inquiries, concerns or complaints should be made directly to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) or their contractor J&P Leveque Bros. Haulage Limited.

Notification to Affected Agencies from J&P Leveque Bros. Haulage Limited.

Corey Dunsby
Public Works Manager
The Township of North Kawartha
Roads Garage 10230 Highway 28
P.O. Box 550
Apsley, Ontario
K0L 1A0

T. 705-656-4796
T. 705-656-4445 ext. 243
Toll Free: 1-800-755-6931 ext. 243
F. 705-656-4446
Email the Public Works Manager

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