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2026 Road Resurfacing
Introduction
Low Class Bituminous (LCB) or tar-and-chip is constructed by spraying a layer of emulsified asphalt and placing a layer of aggregate on top. This process helps seal the roadway, protect the base layers from extreme failure, and ultimately extend the life of the road surface. Tar-and-chip resurfacing is typically applied to existing tar-and-chip roadways (surface treated).
Micro Resurfacing involves the uniform placement of a mixture of asphalt emulsion and aggregate on top of an existing asphalt surface. This process is to ensure that the driving portion of the road remains sealed, protecting the base layers and increasing the life of the asset. Micro surfacing is typically applied to existing asphalt roadways.
High Class Bituminous (HCB) resurfacing or shave-and-pave involves removal of the top layer of asphalt to a depth of 40 to 50mm, which exposes the base asphalt and then repaving the top layer of asphalt. This process removes the top surface cracking and seals the road to protect the road base layers and to increase the life expectancy of this asset.
The Municipality of Meaford application for Connecting Link funding for resurfacing of Sykes Street was not successful, and planned resurfacing on Sykes Street was canceled but council approved Asphalt Patching on select areas of Sykes Street to fix areas of more significant concern.
Following review of the 2026 capital road program, it was identified that funds remain because the Low Class Bituminous (LCB) and Micro Resurfacing project came in under budget. Recognizing that there is a backlog of resurfacing/rehabilitation, the remaining funds from LCB and Micro Surfacing were reallocated to complete HCB rehabilitation of a section on the 8th Concession South between Sideroad 6 and Sunny Valley Road.
Project Description
Tar-and-Chip (LCB) roadways:
- 4 Sideroad from 7th Line to Grey Road 7
- 11th Line from 22 Sideroad to Highway 26
- 8th Concession South from Grey Road 18 to Sideroad 6
- 12th Line from Highway 26 to 16 Sideroad.
Micro Resurfacing roadways:
- Union Street from Augusta Street to Muir Street
- Centre Street from Louisa Street to Muir Street
- Victoria Crescent from Marshall Street West to Edwin Street West
- Thompson Street from Lombard Street to Parker Street West
- Lombard Street from Thompson Street to Cook Street
- St. Andrew’s Drive from Ridge Road to Victoria Street
- Lombard Street from Cook Street to Sykes Street North
- Parker Street West from Cook Street to Sykes Street North
- 2nd Concession North from Sideroad 24 to Sideroad 22
- Cook Street from Sykes Street North to Cook Street
- Denmark Street from Trowbridge Street East to Boucher Street East
- Union Street from Grace Ave to Augusta Street
- Coleman Street from Gordon Crescent to Gordon Crescent
- Parker Street West from End to Thompson Street
- Marshall Street East from Denmark Street to St. Vincent Street
- Parker Street East from Sykes Street North to Bayfield Street
- Edwin Street East from Henry Street to Denmark Street
- Clarence Street from 4 Sideroad to end
- 2nd Concession North from Sideroad 22 to Highway 26.
Shave-and-pave (HCB) roadways:
- Coleman Street from Gordon Crescent to end
- Margaret Street from Sykes Street South to Henry Street
- Blake Street from Louisa Street to end
- Parkview Ave from end to Union Street
- Union Street from Parkview Ave to Centennial Heights Court
- Aiken Street from Aiken Street to Lakeside Ave
- Owen Street from Trowbridge Street West to Berry Street
- Margaret Street from Henry Street to Denmark Street
- Margaret Street from Denmark Street to St. Vincent Street
- Boucher Street East from Sykes Street South to Henry Street
- Union Street from Centennial Heights Court to Louisa Street
- Cook Street from Sykes Street North to William Street
Additional Information
Asphalt Patching on Sykes Street
- Asphalt patching on Sykes Street South at Margaret Street/Edwin Street to address asphalt deficiencies in the intersection.
- Asphalt Patching on Sykes Street South at Marshall Street to address asphalt deficiencies and adjustment of maintenance hole frames to improve rideability.
- Adjustment of maintenance hole frames to improve rideability on Sykes Street North at Bayfield intersection.
- Adjustment of maintenance hole frame on Sykes Street North between Albert Street and William Street.
Road Rehabilitation
- 700m of 8th Concession South between Sideroad 6 and Sunny Valley Road
Status In Progress
Joel Saunders
Project Manager, Infrastructure
Project Timeline:
November 2, 2026
Anticipated completion of Road Rehabilitation of 8th Concession South
October 26, 2026
Anticipated completion of Asphalt Patching on Sykes Street
October 2, 2026
Anticipated completion of Shave-and-Pave (HCB)
August 31, 2026
Anticipated completion of Tar-and-Chip and Micro (LCB)
August 17, 2026
Anticipated start of resurfacing
Budget
- 2026 Tar-and-Chip (LCB) at $317,300
- 2026 Micro Resurfacing at $916,50
- 2026 Asphalt Resurfacing (HCB) at $352,400
Additional Resources
additional-resourcesNotice of Construction – September 15, 2026