The Lake of the Woods District Stewardship Association is on the project contact list and will be notified at key points of public consultation for both upcoming studies. We believe that informed communication is highly important in keeping our members engaged and the public informed. The following is a recent update on the Highway 17 Twinning.
For planning purposes, the 40-km corridor between Manitoba and Kenora has been divided into three segments that are in various stages of implementation.
- Section 1 – Manitoba Border to Highway 673: This section stretches 6.5. kilometres.
- Section 2 – Highway 673 to Rush Bay Road: This section stretches 8.5 km.
- Section 3 – Rush Bay Road to Kenora: This section stretches 25 kilometres and is east of Sections 1 and 2.
A construction contract was awarded in spring 2022 for Section 1. Construction is expected to be completed by fall 2024.
A preliminary design and environmental study will be commencing this summer for Section 2. A Public Information Centre (PIC) for Section 2 is anticipated in fall 2022 to present the twinning alternatives for Section 2. The earliest that construction could start on Section 2 is 2024 but is dependent on obtaining environmental clearance and other necessary design approvals.
A separate preliminary design and environmental study will be required for Section 3. This study will determine a preferred four laning route for this segment. The study is expected to begin in 2023 or 2024.
The Ministry of transportation will be undertaking Four Laning on Highway 17, from Manitoba/Ontario Border Easternly to Gundy Road for 5.8 km. The work will commence Summer 2022 and is anticipated to complete Fall 2024.
The General Contractor is Moncrief Construction Limited with Contract Administration being performed by Shubh Engineering & Project Management Inc.
PLEASE DRIVE WITH CAUTION, OBEY ALL CONTRUCTION SIGNS AND FLAG PERSONS.
Any questions or concerns regarding the work can be directed to:
Dan Schram, Contract Administrator, Shubh Engineering & Project Management Inc., Tel: (807) 464-4099, Email: mto2021-6052@shubh.ca
Duane Loveday, Site Superintendent, Moncrief Construction Limited, Tel: (807) 861-0700, Email: duane@moncrief.ca
UPDATE: Niiwin Wendaanimok Construction LP would like to inform the public that blasting will be taking place on Highway 17 at the Clearwater Bay #25 (Rush Bay Quarry) located 0.4 kms East of Rush Bay Road on the North side of highway. Blasting is taking place to supply granular for the twinning of Highway 17 from the Manitoba border.
Blasting will take place approximately 400 meters from the road, and blasting will be directed away from the road.
Contractor will use distance to ensure that flying rock and other potential debris does not travel towards the roadway. Flag people will be utilized to stop traffic from entering the area when blasting is about to occur. Expect traffic delays.
Blasting will take place from 7am - 7pm on June 27/2022.
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