A multi-faceted construction project set to begin this week on Wellington Road 7 between Salem and Alma is expected to impact traffic flows well into next fall.
The county has engaged a contractor to:
– construct a passing lane north out of Salem on Wellington Road 7;
– resurface Wellington Road 7 from Salem to Alma;
– replace a culvert on Wellington Road 7 at the north end of Alma;
– make improvements to the intersection of Wellington Roads 7 and 17;
– repair storm sewers in Alma; and
– resurface Wellington Road 17 from Wellington Road 7 to the east limit of Alma.
The project is expected be completed in the early part of October, stated Wellington County construction manager Mark Eby.
The creation of the passing lane is the first stage of the project. Beginning June 12 the speed limit will be lowered from 80 to 60km/h for the duration of the passing lane construction.
There are no road closures anticipated for the first phases of the work. However there will be delays with traffic restricted to one lane at times. Work on Fridays will be completed by 3pm.
There will be a road closure in Alma when the culvert is replaced in early August.
A project open house is on June 12 from 6 to 8pm at the Alma Community Centre.
