Load Restrictions |
Half Load restrictions for the Township of East Garafraxa roads are lifted as of Monday, May 1, 2023.Load restrictions are in effect each year from approximately March 1st to May 15th in the spring when roads are weakened by excess water and frost which can be damaged by heavy vehicles. To protect the roads, weight limits are in place until the roads are determined to be structurally sound. Permits are required to moved excess loads during Half Load season. Please contact the office for further information.
Reason for Weight RequirementsIn the spring, as frost comes out of the ground and moisture comes out of the road bed:
Time of YearWith spring thaw and changes in weather, half-load restrictions are generally from March 1st to May 15th. Exact dates are set each year, dependent on road conditions and temperatures.
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Town of Caledon – Bridge Rehabilitation on the Caledon-East Garafraxa Townline Road between A-Line and Dufferin County Road 23 |
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Purpose
Why?To maintain safety and to improve the service life of the existing bridge structure. When?The Town of Caledon will begin construction/rehabilitation starting in May 2023 and is anticipated to be completed by the end of September 2023, weather permitting.
Traffic and Parking ControlTraffic will be reduced to a single lane during this time. Traffic control persons and/or traffic control systems will be used with proper signage. See enclosed map. Working HoursThe Contractor’s normal working hours generally will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Town of Caledon at Service Caledon at 905-584-2272 ext. 7750. To find out more about road closures and/or construction occurring please visit Municipal 511 website. |
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17th Line Road Closure (Closed Until November 26, 2023) |
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Notice - November 24, 2022 Please be advised the 17th Line in the vicinity of the Greenwood gravel pits will remain closed until November 26, 2023. The purpose of the road closure is to reconstruct the road at a lower elevation, extracting the aggregate that lies below it. The work is being completed by Greenwood Construction under the supervision of the Township.
Please contact, Dave Knight, Director of Public Works at 226-259-9400 if you have any concerns.
To view details of the 17th Line Closure and for updates please visit Municipal511.ca.
To find out more about road closures and/or construction occurring within the Township of East Garafraxa please visit Municipal 511 website. |
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Winter Information |
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