WELLINGTON COUNTY – Construction is set to begin on a major infrastructure project at the intersection of Highway 6 and Wellington Road 22/8th Line near Fergus.
According to a news release from the Ontario government, the project will include the construction of a new multi-lane roundabout, road improvements on Highway 6 and Wellington Road 22, and the replacement of the Cox Creek culvert just north of the intersection.
“I heard loud and clear from residents about the importance of moving forward with a roundabout at Hwy 6 and Wellington Road 22,” said Joseph Racinsky, MPP for Wellington-Halton Hills in the news release. “Thank you Minister Sarkaria for your dedication to ensure we got shovels in the ground as soon as possible.”
The province says the work is designed to improve safety, modernize infrastructure and enhance the long-term reliability of the busy transportation corridor between Fergus and Guelph.
Additional work will include new street lighting, drainage upgrades, roadside safety improvements, updated signage and pavement rehabilitation. The Ministry of Transportation has awarded the construction contract to Capital Paving Inc.
Motorists can expect traffic disruptions as construction ramps up. Advance construction and detour signs are scheduled to be installed during the week of June 29.
Initial closures are expected to begin the week of July 6, affecting a section of Wellington Road 22 between the Cox Creek Winery entrance and a nearby property. During that phase, the winery will remain accessible from Highway 6. A partial lane closure on Highway 6 north of the intersection is also expected.
Beginning the week of July 20, access from Highway 6 to both Wellington Road 22 and 8th Line will be closed. Those restrictions are expected to remain in place until July 2027 while the roundabout is constructed.
Detour routes will be in place for local traffic travelling east and west of Highway 6. Access to Cox Creek Winery will continue to be maintained from the east during the extended closure.
The province says all work is weather dependent, and motorists are encouraged to check for the latest traffic and construction updates before travelling.
