Lanark County is set for a busy construction season in 2025, with a $12.17-million plan focused on road improvements. The public works department will complete pavement preservation on 16.2 kilometres of roads and add paved shoulders to another 24.8 km.
The county manages more than 560 km of roads and 82 bridges and culverts. Roadwork priorities follow a five-year planning process to ensure long-term infrastructure maintenance.
Funding includes almost $2.2 million from the federal Canada Community-Building Fund and $735,973 from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund. The investment supports safer roads and improved transportation across the region.
Paved shoulders are a key focus, providing safer routes for pedestrians and cyclists. Road rehabilitation ensures a smoother and longer-lasting surface for drivers.
The county’s strategy balances safety, efficiency and fiscal responsibility while keeping roadways in good condition for residents and visitors. Work is expected to be completed by the end of the construction season.
Lanark County 2025 Roadwork Projects:
County Road 10 (Scotch Line Road): Pulverizing, drainage, paving (2.5 km) – April 14 to May 23 – $752,133
County Road 15 (Ferguson Falls Road): Pulverizing, drainage, paving (4.8 km) – July 7 to Sept. 7 – $1.44M
County Road 17 (Derry Side Road): Pulverizing, drainage, paving (1.9 km) – June 9 to July 18 – $600,506
County Road 20 (Waba Road): Pulverizing, drainage, paving (4.6 km) – May 5 to June 20 – $1.29M
County Road 43 (Highway 43): Granular shouldering, paving (7.6 km) – May 19 to July 11 – $1.77M
County Road 511 (Highway 511): Pulverizing, drainage (3.5 km) – May 15 to June 30 – $1.37M
Blakeney Bridge: Replacement, alignment, paving – Completion in June – $1M
5-Arches Bridge: Repairs, masonry work – July to December – $1.5M
Culvert Replacements: 13 culverts on various roads – April to August – $361,964
Micro-surfacing: Pavement preservation on multiple roads – June 3 to Aug. 2 – $1.1M
Shouldering: Gravel improvement (21 km) – Various roads – $172,300
Traffic impacts: Expect periodic lane reductions.