MAY 27TH EDITION

Grey County is closing a section of Grey Road 40 in Eastern Grey Highlands to complete two culvert replacement projects. The road will be closed between Grey Road 7 and Grey Road 13 for approximately five weeks beginning on May 27.Two culverts were significantly damaged during a major summer storm in 2025. Temporary repairs were completed at that time. Continued heavy rainfall and spring runoff have further eroded the embankment and weakened the structures, leaving one culvert in very poor condition. If not replaced, there is a risk of failure. 

The severity of the damage was identified in the fall and County staff have continued monitoring the culverts throughout the winter.To prevent repeat disruption, Grey County is replacing both culverts as part of a single project, minimizing the need for multiple road closures.The project involves replacing the culverts with long-lasting concrete structures and stabilizing the surrounding embankment. Due to the depth of the culverts, extensive excavation and an extended road closure are required to safely complete the work. 

During the five-week closure, Grey Road 40 will be closed to through traffic between Grey Road 7 and Grey Road 13. Local access will be maintained from both ends of the closure. Signed detour routes will direct traffic along Grey County roads of similar size and standard. Grey County recognizes the detour will be inconvenient for many travelers and encourages residents and visitors to plan ahead and adjust their routes.

 Grey County works closely with local municipalities when identifying detour routes, balancing traffic needs with the long-term condition of local roads.

All road closures and detours are posted on Municipal511, which can be viewed on the Grey County website at roads.grey.ca. 

The public can also subscribe to receive email notifications about road closures and other updates.

The project is estimated to cost approximately $700,000.Grey County continues to monitor roads closely as extreme weather events, including heavy rainfall, become more frequent and place increasing pressure on road infrastructure.Grey County has released a video highlighting the culvert damage and replacement plan. 

The video is available on the Grey County YouTube channel and on the Grey County website www.grey.ca/.