As Dufferin County’s 2026 Capital Construction Program nears completion, the County is updating its community on work to improve road conditions, drainage and transportation infrastructure, and ensure a safe, reliable and efficient road network for residents, businesses, emergency services and visitors.

The County is undertaking some road rehabilitation projects to enhance safety and improve road conditions.

Dufferin County Road 10 rehabilitation

Rehabilitation of approximately 9.7 kilometres of Dufferin County Road 10, between Dufferin County Road 25 and the west limits of Laurel, is nearing completion.

All culvert replacements and drainage improvements are complete. The existing asphalt has been pulverized, and the contractor is currently fine grading the pulverized material to prepare the roadway for new asphalt paving. Asphalt paving is expected to be completed by the end of October 2026.

Traffic disruptions during remaining work will include temporary lane restrictions and intermittent delays.

Dufferin County Road 17 Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation of approximately 7.7 kilometres of Dufferin County Road 17, between Highway 89 and Highway 10, is also nearing completion. All work is complete except for site restorations involving topsoil placement and seeding.

The County is also undertaking rehabilitation work on three major culvert structures to preserve critical infrastructure and maintain safe travel routes.

Dufferin County Road 18 – Culvert 004-0912

Rehabilitation of the culvert approximately 1.3 kilometres north of Dufferin County Road 21 is substantially complete. Remaining work includes topsoil placement, seeding and minor site cleanup.

Dufferin County Road 109 – Culvert 203304

Rehabilitation of the culvert approximately 75 metres east of 15 Sideroad in the Township of East Garafraxa remains underway. One half of the structural concrete slab has been poured. The project is expected to be completed during the week of October 12, 2026.

Traffic will be reduced to a single lane throughout the construction period. Please expect delays.

Dufferin County Road 124 – Culvert 517326XC

Rehabilitation of the culvert approximately 250 metres south of Sideroad 15 in Melancthon is also nearly finished. Remaining work includes topsoil placement, seeding and minor site cleanup.

Asphalt patching on Dufferin County Roads 3, 7, 18 and 109 is underway. The program addresses localized pavement deterioration through removal and replacement of asphalt at select locations. All patching work is expected to be completed by October 9, 2026.

Traffic will be reduced to a single lane during the work period. Please expect delays.

Construction activities are ongoing but expected to be completed by the end of October 2026. While every effort will be made to minimize disruptions, motorists should anticipate temporary lane restrictions, reduced speed limits and occasional delays in active work zones.

The County reminds all road users to slow down, obey posted signage and exercise caution when travelling through construction areas. Protecting the safety of both workers and the travelling public remains a top priority and is the responsibility of everyone.

Thank you to community members and visitors for their patience as the County worked hard over the spring and summer months to improve our roads and maintain infrastructure!

For more information on Dufferin County’s capital projects, visit www.dufferincounty.ca