Work has begun on a Hwy. 17 building mission north of the Sault that’s anticipated to wrap up subsequent 12 months.
In whole, about 14.7 km can be rehabilitated, from Sault Ste. Marie metropolis limits to the Goulais River bridge, says Tanya Blazina, senior media relations for the Ministry of Transportation (MTO).
“Work started final month and consists of repaving, building of absolutely paved shoulders and a brand new southbound left-turn lane on the industrial entrance on Hwy. 17 close to Goulais River,” stated Blazina in an electronic mail on Friday.
“There are additionally enhancements deliberate to drainage, information rails and the Root River culverts,” she added.
In a narrative in regards to the work published in the fall, Blazina stated the mission was deliberate to be achieved over two building seasons.
Some elements of the development will have an effect on site visitors.
“A number of of the centerline culvert replacements and pavement rehabilitation would require single lane closures,” stated Blazina within the fall interview.
She added: “The Root River North and South structural culverts would require single lane closures managed by short-term site visitors alerts. Transportable Variable Messaging Indicators can be used to advise site visitors to be ready to cease when the alerts are in operation.”
Blazina stated travellers can go to Ontario.ca/511 for updates on work and site visitors impacts.
