5 Arches Bridge Closure
Lanark County began construction on the second phase of the 5‑Arches Bridge on May 11, 2026.
The target date for the reopening is October 30, 2026.
A full road closure will be in effect at the bridge location for the duration of the project. A signed detour route is in place. The County thanks residents and road users for their patience while this essential work is completed.
For complete details of this project or to view a live feed of the bridge construction, please visit the Public Works Projects page.
K&P Transfer
The County is pleased to announce that it will officially take over responsibility for the K&P trail through Lanark County as of 5pm on October 13th, 2026. This includes management and maintenance of the trail. Council and staff are continuing to work on a comprehensive Trail Management Plan and a Trails Use Bylaw that will outline future maintenance and improvements along with expectations for users of the trail including permitted vehicles and activities.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
There are no changes to the use of the trail resulting from this announcement. As noted, Council and staff are developing plans and regulations for the use of the trail and details of those plans will be communicated when they are approved by Lanark County Council.
However, the County will be placing signage on the trail to clearly indicate ownership and suggested rules for trails users in the meantime to maintain safe use of the trail.
Maintenance or safety issues should be reported to Lanark County at 613-267-1353 or roads@lanarkcounty.ca. If there are issues with users of the trail not adhering to local or provincial laws like speeding or unsafe driving, please contact the Ontario Provincial Police.
MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES:
Any maintenance work on the Trail (including but not limited to grading, snow removal, drainage alteration) requires the prior consent of the County. If you plan to undertake any maintenance work on the trail, either contracted or otherwise, you must contact Lanark County Public Works at 613-267-1353 or roads@lanarkcounty.ca prior to undertaking any work. You may be required to enter into an agreement with the County to undertake that work.
COMMERCIAL USERS:
Commercial use of the trail includes accessing properties for logging or aggregate extraction by using the trail. You must notify the County a minimum of 10 days before the planned use. For the safety of the users of the trail, the County may have additional requirements of commercial users. The contact email is roads@lanarkcounty.ca .
NEXT STEPS:
As survey work is completed along sections of the trail, specific property owners may be contacted to discuss property title corrections.
We encourage everyone to continue to stay engaged as we work on updating our Trail Management Plan and Trails by-law. Please regularly check the K&P Webpage for updates.
Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E)
Lanark County has launched the Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) initiative, a proactive program designed to support local businesses and strengthen the region’s economic vitality.
This initiative focuses on helping businesses succeed by identifying opportunities for growth, addressing challenges, and supporting long-term investment within Lanark County.
Local business owners and representatives are encouraged to participate in the BR&E initiative. For more information, visit the BR+E page.
Natural Heritage System (NHS) Strategy
The County of Lanark is working with North-South Environmental Inc. (NSE) to prepare a Natural Heritage System (NHS) Strategy to identify and map the natural areas, habitats, and ecological connections that support biodiversity and environmental health across the County. The Strategy will combine scientific analysis and local knowledge to identify and map important natural areas and wildlife habitats, understand how they are connected across the landscape, and provide guidance to help manage Lanark County’s natural heritage system. The NHS Strategy will guide any future Official Plan reviews.
The first consultation period for the NHS Strategy project is now complete and the data is being analyzed. For complete details of the NHS Strategy project, please visit the Public Works Projects page.
McNeely Roundabout
The first consultation period for the McNeely Roundabout has been concluded and the results are being evaluated. For more information and updates on this project, please visit the Public Works Projects page.
Transportation Master Plan Update
The first stage of consultations on the Transportation Master Plan Update has been completed and the results are being evaluated. For more information and updates on this project, please visit the Public Works Projects page.