Construction update

August 1, 2024

Construction to improve road safety at Punkeydoodles Corners began July 30. During construction, Road 101A and Perth Road 101 (Oxford Road 24) east of Line 33 to Concession Road is closed to all through traffic, with access limited to local residents, businesses and emergency services only. Construction is expected to finish in November 2024, although timing is subject to weather and other factors.

Two detour routes are in place during construction:

• Eastbound detour route: Huron Road/Bender Road, Walker Road, and Highway 7 and 8
• Westbound detour route: Perth Road 107 and Highway 7 and 8

Road safety improvements at Punkeydoodles Corners include a reconfiguration of the current intersections, pavement reconstruction, deceleration lanes, additional street lighting and enhanced signage.

Read the news release: Intersection improvements at Punkeydoodles Corners to begin week of July 29 (July 25, 2024)

About the intersection improvements

• The Punkeydoodles Corners area is made up of four intersections that are shared among the municipalities of Oxford County, Perth County, Township of Wilmot and Region of Waterloo:
  Punkeydoodles Avenue and Oxford Road 5
  Perth Road 101 and Road 101A
  Perth-Oxford Road/Oxford Road 24 and Perth Road 101
  Perth Road 101 and Township Road 11
  
  
• In June, Oxford County Council awarded a $1.08 million construction contract for intersection improvements at Punkeydoodles to Corners Capital Paving Inc. The construction project is being led by Oxford County and jointly funded by partner municipalities.
  
  
• The Punkeydoodles Corners Intersection Control Feasibility Study released in October 2023 considered community input and existing traffic data, such as traffic volumes, traffic patterns, collision history, operating speeds, and sight lines, and projected future traffic conditions over the next 20 years. Recommendations from the intersection study followed extensive feedback from the community about safety concerns.

Download the presentation with study recommendations

Community consultation

The Punkeydoodles Corners Intersection Control Feasibility Study followed extensive feedback from the community about safety concerns in this area. During the study, the project team consulted with residents, the general public, stakeholders and agency partners. This included an in-person Public Information Centre on October 5, 2023 that was attended by more than 150 residents.

• Download the presentation slides
• Read past project updates

Comments and questions from the community are welcomed at any time. Please submit your comments and questions to the contacts listed at right. Send a question or comment