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The Voice of North Grenville
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June 20, 2024
Vol. 12 No. 24
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The County Road 43 construction site cam shows traffic conditions on June 13. by Brandon Mayer
June 20, 2024
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North Grenville’s busiest county road now has an online fan base! Well… sort of. Those who routinely check the new webcam that shows the County Road 43 construction site in Kemptville are likely bigger fans of efficient commutes than of any particular road. Still, the new setup is a great way for motorists to pre-plan routes that make the most efficient use of North Grenville’s countless roads, while keeping congestion low, and construction workers safer. The camera – which updates online with a fresh photo of the County Road 43 traffic every 15 minutes – is being promoted by the United Counties with the catchphrase “Avoid the jam – Scan the cam!” Although
County Road 43 is long considered to be the most efficient route to get across town, other routes can provide better efficiency during the peak traffic periods caused by lane closures as a result of the County Road 43 Expansion Project. The photos taken by the camera can be seen as more than just a traffic avoidance tool. In reality, they are a representation of “progress caught on tape”. Photographs from the camera could very well one day be items of historical significance – records of what the Kemptville section of County Road 43 was before it was widened and dubbed “The Boulevard”. The widening project was many years in the making, and the fact that work has begun should be a source of celebration for all who
value strong infrastructure within a vibrant community. Think – your children will someday be able to tell their own kids “I was there!” and show a picture of what the road looked like before. The County Road 43 Expansion Project will convert the existing 2-lane rural roadway with ditches to a 4-lane urban roadway with curbs and storm sewers. Included in the project will be 4 new roundabouts and centre medians, except between James Street and Anniversary Way, where a 5th lane will provide access to businesses. There will be 3 multi-use pathways that allow 2-way travel on both sides of the roadway, as well as pedestrian crossings planned with pedestrian activated flashing beacons. One of the biggest – and first – stages of the project is
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the replacement of the existing bridge over the Kemptville Creek, which will be converted to 4 lanes, with multiuse pathways as well. County Road 43’s congestion in the last decade has been worsening, with many businesses nearly impossible to turn out of or in to, due to steady traffic flow. One of the benefits of the additional roundabouts is that drivers wishing to proceed left when leaving a business will instead complete a 2-step process – turn right into the flow of traffic, and then use the next roundabout to switch directions. This, along with additional lanes, will keep traffic flowing smoothly, and drivers getting where they need to be efficiently. To check on the current construction site traffic, visit https://countyroad43expansion.com/.
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