Why a Boulevard?

County Road 43 is the major thorough-fare through Kemptville.

Improved lighting along the Boulevard will increase safety, and the addition of trees will enhance the experience when traveling along the road.

A Boulevard expansion would enhance a healthy, livable and safe community.

Background

Based on recent engineering assessments and high traffic volumes, the roadway and bridge within the 3.1 kilometre stretch of CR 43 in Kemptville is in urgent need of expansion and or replacement (the bridge) in order to accommodate current and future use.

County Road 43 serves as a major connecting link between the United Counties of Stormont Dundas and Glengarry to the east and the County of Lanark to the west.

It also is major arterial road running through the northern portion of eastern Ontario and is critical to the economic vitality of this region. It serves the region’s residents, and its commercial, industrial, agricultural, and institutional sectors.

The expansion of CR43 in Kemptville would better facilitate the safe and efficient movement of people and goods, support growth and development, active transportation, foster economic development, and support a healthy and cohesive environment.

The expansion is critical for many reasons including:

1. Health and Safety
   The traffic along this section of CR43 continues to increase each year and poses a safety issue for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. There are currently no sidewalks, and limited streetlights or safe crossings.
2. Economic Growth
   County Road 43 is a critical part of the municipal infrastructure that serves as a key driver in regional growth. The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville’s Official Plan has planned for a significant portion of its projected growth and employment in the Municipality of North Grenville along this corridor, based upon the expansion being completed as soon as possible.
3. Infrastructure Investment
   Good infrastructure is a key element in any community’s economic development, and this expansion project is a key component of the region’s prosperity. CR43 is beyond the end of its life and requires significant reconstruction of the existing 2-lane roadway. The expansion will reduce current operating costs of maintaining the roadway and bridge.
   
   

Financial

The Municipality of North Grenville and the United Counties of Leeds Grenville applied for this phase of funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), a cost-shared infrastructure funding program between the federal government, province, county and municipality.

Significant funding has been committed by all other levels of government, including municipal, county and provincial. In order for this phase of the CR43 Expansion Project to proceed, the federal government must sign off.

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) – Funding break-down:

The total estimated cost of the full expansion project is estivmated at over $40 Million. The United Counties of Leeds Grenville is committed to securing the remainder of the balance of the project.