Road Improvement Program>

What is the Road Improvement Program ?
The Road Improvement Program is part of the Township's Long-Term Plan, helping to ensure a timely, sustainable and economically responsible approach to maintaining and replacing local roadways throughout the Township.
In order to determine the appropriate timing of such works, Staff provide Council the distance, traffic counts and other considerations for each of these road sections.
Paving work in Port McNicoll is currently underway as part of the 2026 Roads Improvement Program. The status update below outlines current progress and upcoming work.
Talbot Street, Port McNicoll - IN PROGRESS
Project completion is estimated to be summer 2026.
- Shouldering - in progress
Talbot Street, Port McNicoll (from 9th Avenue to 1st Avenue) - IN PROGRESS
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Pulverizing - scheduled for October 5th & 6th, 2026
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Replacement of several catch basins, frames and grates - ON-GOING
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Adjustments to all maintenance hole frames and covers and replacement where required
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Fine-grading
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Asphalt placement - scheduled for October 8th & 9th, 2026
Fifth Avenue, Port McNicoll (from Hayes Street to Assiniboia Street) - PROJECT COMPLETED
✔ Gutters and culvert works
✔ Pulverizing
✔ Fine-grading
✔ Asphalt placement
Fourth Avenue, Port McNicoll (from Hayes Street to Albert Street) - PROJECT COMPLETED
✔ Pulverizing
✔ Fine-grading
✔ Cross culvert replacement
✔ Asphalt placement
Second Avenue, Port McNicoll (from McNicoll Street to Talbot Street) - PROJECT COMPLETED
✔ Pulverizing
✔ Fine-grading
✔ Cross culvert replacement
✔ Asphalt placement
Third Avenue, Port McNicoll (from Assiniboia Street and Davidson Street) - PROJECT COMPLETED
✔ Pulverizing
✔ Fine-grading
✔ Asphalt placement
Paving work in Waubaushene is currently underway as part of the 2026 Roads Improvement Program. The status update below outlines current progress and upcoming work.
West Service Road, Waubaushene (from Quarry Road to approximately 1.2 km North)- PROJECT COMPLETED
✔ Pulverizing
✔ Fine-grading
✔ Asphalt placement
- Shouldering - in progress
Duck Bay Road, Waubaushene (from Coldwater Road to the bridge)- PROJECT COMPLETED
✔ Pulverizing
✔ Fine-grading
✔ Cross culvert replacement
- Asphalt placement - in progress
- Shouldering - in progress
Browns Line, Waubuashene (entire length) - PROJECT COMPLETED
✔ Pulverizing
✔ Fine-grading
✔ Asphalt placement
- Shouldering - in progress
Palmer Street, Waubaushene (entire length) - IN PROGRESS
✔ Pulverizing
✔ Fine-grading
✔ Asphalt placement
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Shouldering - in progress
Dodge Drive, Waubaushene (from Browns Line to Percy Street) - IN PROGRESS
✔ Pulverizing
✔ Fine-grading
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Asphalt placement
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Shouldering
Pine Street, Waubaushene (from Walnut Street to Hazel Street) - IN PROGRESS
✔ Pulverizing
✔ Fine-grading
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Asphalt placement
- Shouldering
Paving work in Victoria Harbour is currently underway as part of the 2026 Roads Improvement Program. The status update below outlines current progress and upcoming work.
Rumney Road, Victoria Harbour (from Hwy 12 to Elliott Side Road) - IN PROGRESS
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Pulverizing- scheduled for September 24 & 25, 2026
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Fine-grading- scheduled for September 24 & 25, 2026
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Replacement of two catch basins
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Replacement of the storm leads
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Asphalt placement - scheduled for September 30th, 2026
Municipal Office - 450 Park Street, Victoria Harbour - TBD
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Fine-grading
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Paving of the Municipal Office parking lot
Park Street, Victoria Harbour (from Industrial Road to Jephson Street)
✔ Pulverizing
✔ Fine-grading
✔ Asphalt placement
- Shouldering - in progress
Elliot Sideroad, Victoria Harbour - TBD
- Spot repairs between Rumney Road and Old Fort Road
Previous Road Improvement Summaries
Explore a selection of previously completed road improvement projects that have enhanced roadway conditions, improved safety, and supported reliable transportation throughout the community.
2025 Road Improvement Program Summary
2024 Road Improvement Program Summary
Tay Township
450 Park Street, PO Box 100
Victoria Harbour
ON L0K 2A0
Phone: 705-534-7248
Fax: 705-534-4493
Send an Email
Topanga Rowsell
Operational Services Assistant
705-534-7248 ext. 230
trowsell@tay.ca