Culvert replacements along the South Baptiste Lake Road corridor begin the week of April 15-2024. Residents in the area can expect dust, noise and traffic delays. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
Construction, Road Work and Closures
Welcome to our dedicated page for updates on road construction and closures. We understand that road construction can cause temporary inconveniences, and we appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.
We encourage you to check this page regularly for the latest updates on construction progress, road closures, detours, and estimated completion dates. Our goal is to keep you informed and help you plan your routes effectively.
South Baptiste Lake Road - 2024 Capital Project
About this Project
Hastings Highlands Council and Staff are pleased to inform you about the Capital Road Project on South Baptiste Lake Road, extending from “Y” Road to Clarke Road. This project will involve a series of improvements including roadside brushing, culvert replacement, pulverizing of the existing road surface, and resurfacing.
Project Timeline
- April 1st, 2024, to August 31st, 2024
Project Map
Construction impacts and service disruptions
The Municipality will strive to provide advance notice of any service disruption or construction impact to residents, businesses and visitors alike
- In-person (print material posted and available onsite at the Municipal Office)
- On Social Media (Hastings Highlands Facebook page)
- On our website
Impact on Traffic and Travel:
Brushing and Removals: Starting April 1, trees along the corridor will be brushed and certain trees will be selectively removed as required.
Culvert Replacements: Starting April 15th Culverts along South Baptiste Lake Road in the project areas will be replaced. This will cause delays. On May 11&12-2024 South Baptiste Lake Road will be closed from Woodcox Road to Brethour Road for culvert replacements. The culvert being replaced is located between civic address 775 and 817 South Baptiste Lake Road. A detour will be in place. Detour signs will be posted for travellers. Grading and dust control measures will be applied ahead of the detour weekend to minimize dust impact to area residents along the detour route.(Woodcox Road will be closed and posted for local traffic only. Woodcox Road is NOT a detour route).
Pulverizing: Pulverizing is scheduled to begin June 3rd and be completed by June 14. Dust and noise should be expected during this phase of construction.
Resurfacing/Paving: Paving is scheduled to begin June 17 until completed.
The schedule and timeline provided can be affected by weather events.
A detour will be in place Saturday, May 11 at 8:00am until 6:00pm Sunday May 12 for a culvert replacement. The culvert being replaced is located between civic address 775 and 817 South Baptiste Lake Road. A detour route will be in place. Residents can and should expect dust, noise and traffic delays.
Please drive with caution through construction zones.
Culvert Replacements Begin week of April 15-2024
Notice of Road Closure and Detour May 11 & 12-2024
South Baptiste Lake Road will be CLOSED between Woodcox and Brethour Roads the weekend of May 11-12, 2024 for a culvert replacement. The culvert being replaced is located between civic address 775 and 817 South Baptiste Lake Road. A detour will be in place and delays should be expected.