TCH east of Nipigon (La route transcanadienne à l'est de Nipigon)

[Dengler Avenue]

https://goo.gl/maps/tsWWK64XxxvJbPns8
This view was from 3 months ago. Work might have begun on the interchange between future 417 and Old 508 after all.

[swimmer_spe]

Originally Posted by Dengler Avenue

https://goo.gl/maps/tsWWK64XxxvJbPns8
This view was from 3 months ago. Work might have begun on the interchange between future 417 and Old 508 after all.

So, moving about the same pace as they are on Highway 69?

[thewave46]

Originally Posted by swimmer_spe

So, moving about the same pace as they are on Highway 69?

Sudbury to Parry Sound: 155km
Pembroke to Arnprior: 80km

2003 to 2022: 87km of expansion between Sudbury and Parry Sound

2004 to 2022: 12km of expansion between Arnprior and Pembroke

[swimmer_spe]

Originally Posted by thewave46

Sudbury to Parry Sound: 155km
Pembroke to Arnprior: 80km

2003 to 2022: 87km of expansion between Sudbury and Parry Sound

2004 to 2022: 12km of expansion between Arnprior and Pembroke

Sounds about right.

[Dengler Avenue]

Yepp we mapped out and protected the corridor then called it a day.

[thewave46]

Originally Posted by Dengler Avenue

Yepp we mapped out and protected the corridor then called it a day.

Admittedly, Highway 17 between Pembroke and Arnprior (aside from near Cobden) is built to a higher standard than 69 was for reasons.

There are minimal property accesses, good geometry, access points are spread out and limited in number. It figures as it was designed to be twinned at some point.

About the only flaw is limited passing lanes in my experience. So, the volume can be higher (and is more passenger vehicle oriented due to the economy of the area) than 69.

[Dengler Avenue]

Passing lanes on Pembroke Bypass will be much appreciated. I think the problem is the proximity of the traffic lights. At this point, we may even assume that every single cross road that’s currently controlled by stop signs will need a stop light in the future.
(Even the access to C.F.B. via Pacquette Road was only controlled by stop signs as late as 2012.)

[Dengler Avenue]

https://www.northernontariobusiness....ntract-5215086
Greg Rickford’s probably like, “Yes, just in time for me to make a case for my re-election.”

[swimmer_spe]

Originally Posted by Dengler Avenue

https://www.northernontariobusiness....ntract-5215086
Greg Rickford’s probably like, “Yes, just in time for me to make a case for my re-election.”

Tell me an election is coming soon, without telling me it is coming soon.

[Dengler Avenue]

https://saultonline.com/2022/05/ford...hway-17-north/
Disclaimer: I don’t believe it for a split second, but I wanna see what can be done.
Ps: The proposed realignment among Montreal River Harbour has a freeway like ROW. By that I mean it’s ~ 90 m wide.

Edit: Here it is

Source: MTO Highway Corridor Management Permit Control Zone Map

[swimmer_spe]

Originally Posted by Dengler Avenue

https://saultonline.com/2022/05/ford...hway-17-north/
Disclaimer: I don’t believe it for a split second, but I wanna see what can be done.
Ps: The proposed realignment among Montreal River Harbour has a freeway like ROW. By that I mean it’s ~ 90 m wide.

Edit: Here it is

Source: MTO Highway Corridor Management Permit Control Zone Map

There is an election coming and there is a PC MP there. I can bet that by the next election, a tender has not been sent out for anything north of SSM.

[Dengler Avenue]

Hence I wouldn’t quite buy it either.

Edit: Scratch what I just said about minor geometry improvements. I don’t know how long the consultation would take for even those, so it’s quite possible that nothing is tendered in the next 4 years.

[swimmer_spe]

Originally Posted by Dengler Avenue

Hence I wouldn’t quite buy it either.

Edit: Scratch what I just said about minor geometry improvements. I don’t know how long the consultation would take for even those, so it’s quite possible that nothing is tendered in the next 4 years.

I can see a 2 lane bypass being built, but not likely more than that.

[Dengler Avenue]

Aggregates have arrived at JCT 17 & 508 (Calabogie Road) for the interchange.
Looking west:

Looking east:


The future alignment of Milton Stewart Avenue:

[Dengler Avenue]

There’s progress on the interchange between (4)17 and Calabogie Road (Renfrew County Road 508):

I can’t say it’s taking shape but at least there are wooden structures there.

[Dengler Avenue]

https://www.tbnewswatch.com/amp/loca...dorion-5552857

[Dengler Avenue]

https://www.ckdr.net/2022/07/21/mcl-...itzmhB_yoUFbq8
Blasting on the first 6 km of Highway 17 (coming from Manitoba) from now till November 22

[swimmer_spe]

Originally Posted by Dengler Avenue

https://www.ckdr.net/2022/07/21/mcl-...itzmhB_yoUFbq8
Blasting on the first 6 km of Highway 17 (coming from Manitoba) from now till November 22

Why such a short area?
Why not do it like they do on 69 and have it around 20km?

[Dengler Avenue]

Ask the area First Nations. Oh by the way, MTO must run proposal for phases 2 & 3 by them as well.
The decade-long delay pretty much shows that they’re the boss~

[swimmer_spe]

Originally Posted by Dengler Avenue

Ask the area First Nations. Oh by the way, MTO must run proposal for phases 2 & 3 by them as well.
The decade-long delay pretty much shows that they’re the boss~

One would think that if they are that challenging to deal with, you run it all by them and then do it all.