Roads and Bridges

Keeping roads and bridges in good condition, for as long as possible, is a key objective for the County.

What we do

For roads operations, we divide the County into three maintenance areas: the west end, north end and south end. In the winter, there are four areas for winter control. The west end operates from the Cobourg Depot, and the north and south areas operate from the Morganston Depot.

The County does not look after municipal roadways. Please contact your local municipality for issues with municipal roads.

Asset Management

Each year, we work to maintain and upgrade our 503 kms of road and 110 structures, based on our Asset Management Plan

Municipalities across Ontario are facing challenges to fund their infrastructure at levels that ensure sustainability, due to aging assets, increasing renewal needs and pressures from a changing climate and growing population.  

Northumberland County has prepared a comprehensive Asset Management Plan which details information about core infrastructure assets (roads, bridges, large culverts, retaining walls and storm sewers) and how to make the best possible investment decisions.

Construction

We are committed to keeping our roads maintained and safe for all vehicles.

Each year, we identify roads and structures that need maintenance. Extending the life of our roads is a yearly endeavour, once the weather warms up. We maintain our roads with a variety of processes such as crack sealing, microsurfacing and paving. Bridges, culverts and retaining walls also undergo maintenance, renewal or in some cases replacement.

To discover whats planned for this year, please visit our construction page to view a map and list of the current or upcoming road maintenance projects.

Road closures

 

Half load limits

Half load limits on County roads are in effect from March 1 until we remove the half load signs in mid-late April. Load limits preserve the lifespan of County roads. 

Half load limits map

Albert Street, Hastings

 From Bridge Street to Peterborough County boundary

County Road 8

 From Burnbrae Road to Hastings County boundary

County Road 9

 From Durham Region boundary to County Road 45

County Road 10

 From County Road 2 to Peterborough County boundary

County Road 15

 From County Road 45 to County Road 18

County Road 18

 From Highway 401 to County Road 45

County Road 21

 From County Road 25 to County Road 30

County Road 23

 From Academy Hill Road to County Road 22

County Road 24

 From County Road 45 to County Road 25

County Road 25

 from County Road 22 to County Road 45

County Road 26

 From County Road 30 to County Road 41

County Road 27

 From County Road 25 to County Road 30

County Road 29

 From County Road 45 to Percy Boom Road

County Road 31

 From King Street West to Lakeport West limit

County Road 33

 From County Road 45 to 7th Line Road

County Road 35

 From County Road 25 to County Road 30

County Road 38

 From 180 m east of Major Street to Hastings County boundary

County Road 41

 From County Road 30 to Quinte West boundary

County Road 50

 From Nelson Street to Peterborough County boundary

County Road 64

 From Harbour Street to Quinte West Boundary

County Road 65

 From County Road 2 to County Road 9