Construction and Road Closures Update – October 23, 2026

A reminder that County Road 42 will be closed between Lauzon Parkway and Banwell Road (County Road 43) starting this coming Tuesday, October 27 until Friday, October 30, 2026 – to allow for the installation of a new watermain crossing all lanes.

County Road 42 is scheduled to reopen at 8 p.m. on Friday, October 30. Motorists are asked to follow the posted detour along Lauzon Parkway, E.C. Row Expressway and County Road 19 (Manning Road). 

This closure is part of Phase 5 of the County Road 42 rehabilitation project in Tecumseh, which work 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.
• Installation 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/

Additional Road Closures and Lane Restrictions

County Road 12 in Essex remains closed 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 and is expected to last 16 weeks, with County Road 34 reopening the week of November 16. Please use caution and follow the posted detour.

The intersection of County Road 14 and County Road 37 in Leamington will be closed starting Monday, October 19 for approximately seven weeks, as part of culvert replacement work. Please use caution and follow the posted detour.

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