Work on the Tom Wright Drain Culvert reconstruction project on County Road 50 in Colchester resumes today (Friday, May 10). Thank you to Hydro One for working with us so efficiently to move this vital project forward.

The County started work early in the construction season with the goal of having the road open for the peak of the tourist and business season, but it was delayed as we addressed issues related to soil conditions discovered after excavation began.

Now that construction has resumed, we estimate the project will be completed in 10 weeks.

The County will continue working with local businesses to manage and improve the additional wayfinding signage that has been installed to indicate that local roads remain open for customers to access area wineries, markets and other businesses.

Truck traffic should still use the longer, posted detour along County roads more suitable for truck traffic.

All the businesses on County Road 50 remain open and accessible. The full road closure is limited to the intersection of County Road 50 and County Road 13/Erie Road.

We thank the public for their patience while we complete this important infrastructure project.