Dogwood Road Repair: Phase Two Begins Next Week, Local Residents Advised to Use Alternative Routes

The second stage of the Dogwood Road pavement repair project, stretching from Birchton Drive to Elm Row Drive, is due to start on Monday, February 26. The City's contractor will handle the project, which includes removing and recycling the old asphalt, adding a cement mix to a depth of 10 inches, and using heavy machinery to create a stable road base. After a week, a layer of base asphalt will be added and topped with a layer of surface asphalt. This method aims to fix the road's surface issues and provide a safer, longer-lasting road.

Over the years, Dogwood Road has suffered from surface damage, requiring regular asphalt overlays to keep it in good condition. The comprehensive repair of the road base and asphalt layers in this second stage should result in a more robust and safer road. This section of Dogwood Road, between Birchton Drive and Elm Row Drive, is the second of four planned repair stages for the road.

The remaining two stages of the repair project will cover the rest of Dogwood Road up to Forest Hill Irene Road. The current stage is expected to take about two months, depending on the weather. During this period, traffic will be directed to one side of the road while the other side is repaired, and then switched. Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout the project.

Residents will still have access to their driveways during the project, and waste and recycling collections will continue as usual. This is to minimize disruption to residents' daily lives during the project.

Drivers are advised to use alternative routes during the project to avoid possible traffic delays. The City's contractor and the project team are dedicated to successfully completing the project and improving Dogwood Road for all users.

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