5 Arches Bridge Closure
Lanark County began construction on the second phase of the 5‑Arches Bridge on May 11, 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.
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.
Lanark County is asking residents, landowners, community groups, and others to share places that matter to them. Maps and scientific data help us understand Lanark County’s natural heritage system, but local knowledge provides valuable insights that may not be captured in existing mapping and data. Your experiences can help provide a better understanding of the broader landscape across the County, including natural areas, wood lands, and other places that are valued and important locally. Information shared through this survey will be reviewed alongside available mapping and environmental data as part of the development of the NHS Strategy.
To share places that matter to you, please visit the following link: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/c77baae27e834600a2c2b2510c4c314e
You are also permitted to share places that fall outside of Lanark County that may be important for cross-border ecological connections.
The survey will be open until August 31, 2026.
For complete details of the NHS Strategy project, please visit the Public Works Projects page.
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.
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.