Wakefield Culvert Replacement

The culvert on Wakefield Road is undergoing a much-needed replacement. The project involves replacing the culvert and regrading the road to eliminate the low spot. We hope to complete the project in winter 2024.

Work may involve full closure of Wakefield Road at times, so please plan route accordingly.

Work will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday.

Key Dates

• Monday, September 9, 2024
• Road Paving: Complete by mid-November
• Estimated completion: November 30, 2024

Details

• Replace the aging steel culvert with a concrete culvert
• Widen Wakefield Road to include an asphalt shoulder on each side
• Regrade the roadway for a smoother and safer driving experience
• Projected cost for this project is $1.2 million with portions coming from the capital reserves fund and the growing communities fund grant.

Please follow all onsite safety signage and traffic control measures

The photo above highlights one of the main reasons as to why the culvert has now failed. The culvert, created about 40 years ago, was backfilled with contaminated organic material that did not compact. At this site, the road was filled with approximately 1 meter of asphalt, added in layers each time a dip in the road occurred. Now that's a lot of asphalt and a lot of weight! The things you discover when you dig a bit deeper.