A major construction project west of Brockville will dramatically transform transportation in the area, but for hundreds of residents it will mean longer commutes, and in the case of an emergency, longer waits for help to arrive. ottnews
A major construction project west of Brockville will dramatically transform transportation in the area, but for hundreds of residents it will mean longer commutes, and in the case of an emergency, longer waits for help to arrive.
"There's no question that it's substandard in terms of its clearance for the 401 traffic, certainly it's age, it's at a point where it's beyond rehabilitation," said Elizabethtown-Kitley Mayor Brant Burrow. "With the closure of the Halleck's Road we have to take County Road 46, or as the local residents refer to it, Lyn Road, and it's going to extend our response time by four to six minutes," said Fire Chief Andy Guilboard.
"Gradually, over time, I was able to reach out to the premier and things started to move a lot faster and all ears were open at that point," added Burrow. The fire department, which runs on volunteers, will also receive financial help from the province during construction to staff one firefighter at the station around the clock, hoping to help response times.
While some residents are frustrated with the inconvenience, others say the largest project in the townships history is worth it.
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