Construction and Road Closures Update – October 2, 2026

Starting Monday, October 5, County Road 14 in Leamington will have lane restrictions at the intersection of County Road 14 and County Road 37, as part of culvert replacement work.

All other County of Essex construction alerts this week are continuations:

County Road 42 in Lakeshore is now open between County Road 35 and Queen Street South (Kent Road 1), after reconstruction of Big Creek Bridge. Work began in February. Lane restrictions will occur at the bridge to complete painting operations.

County Road 12 in Essex is closed, long-term, between County Road 11 (Walker Road) and County Road 15 (just west of Gesto) for rehabilitation of the River Canard Bridge. Work began June 8 and is expected to continue for approximately six months. Please use caution and follow the posted detour.

County Road 34 in Leamington is closed between County Road 37 and Kent Road 1, for replacement of the South Dales Drain culvert. Work began July 20. The work is expected to last 16 weeks. Please use caution and follow the posted detour.

Phase 5 of the County Road 42 rehabilitation project in Tecumseh began September 14. This is the final phase of the County’s multi-year County Road 42 corridor reconstruction and widening. The limits of this work will span from the roundabout at County Road 43 (Banwell Road) westward to the City of Windsor border, just east of Lauzon Road. Phase 5 work includes:

• Widening of County Road 42 to four lanes.
• Instillation of new storm sewers and watermain.
• The addition of new sidewalks, curbs, streetlighting and landscaping.

During the completion of Phase 5 work, intermittent road closures and detours may be necessary through the construction work zone.

It is anticipated that all major construction activity will continue through December 2026, and will restart again in Spring 2027. Construction is anticipated to be completed by Summer 2027.

For more on the County Road 42 project, check out the project page at our website: https://www.countyofessex.ca/CR42/

Please exercise PATIENCE with line painting operations. Be prepared to drive slowly and do not drive over the wet paint to prevent damage to your vehicle.