Road Closures

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 Township of North Kawartha Public Works Department would like to advise residents and motorists that crack sealing on Oakridge Drive, Tucker Street, and Tucker Street North, will be taking place today.

Minor traffic delays are anticipated, and lane restrictions will be in effect throughout the duration of the work.

Starting Monday, June 23, 2025, the Township of North Kawartha’s Public Works Department will begin construction on Fire Route 10, Haultain Road, and Big Cedar Lake Road in preparation for surface treatment application.

Starting Tuesday, May 27, 2025, gravel road resurfacing will begin on Lasswade Road.

Minor traffic delays near the maintenance work can be anticipated. Please drive with caution when approaching Township staff or equipment.

Starting March 10, 2025, reduced load restrictions will be in effect for all Township of North Kawartha roads.

Reduced load restrictions are applied each spring during the thaw when the road network is most vulnerable to help prevent permanent damages to pavement and surface treated roads.

While in the reduced load restrictions are in place, vehicles are restricted to load limits of 5 tonnes per axle.