Section of Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail to be Closed for Maintenance
Press Release – Lanark County
A section of the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail (OVRT) will be under a rolling closure beginning Wednesday, June 24 from Shaw Road to the Highway 417 overpass to permit trail grading and application of stone dust to the trail surface.
“Lanark County has retained Crains Construction to conduct resurfacing on the northernmost section of the OVRT,” explained Public Works Manager Sam Poole. “Ongoing maintenance ensures safety, accessibility and resiliency for trail users.”
Trail closures will be in effect as resurfacing work progresses through each trail section. Due to a lack of feasible detour routes, detour signage will not be in place for the duration of the work. Depending on weather, the work is expected to be finished by the end of the day Friday, with Monday as a back-up day.
The opening of the OVRT in Lanark County has created a transportation corridor for pedestrians, cyclists, four-wheelers and snowmobilers travelling from Sturgess Road (just north of Smiths Falls) to Arnprior and beyond. With multi-purpose, year-round use, the OVRT connects three of Lanark County’s prettiest towns.
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