Open houses planned to clear path for load corridor

There's an open house Thursday in Corunna as plans move forward on the Oversized Load Corridor Project.

Project Manager Lyle Johnson said members of the team will be available to discuss phase one of the venture including timelines.

"Specifically looking at the residents along Kimball Road and Petrolia Line, that's the first phase of the corridor that will be under construction this fall," said Johnson. "And really just to update people on what expectations we have as far as the work that will be done and what impact they may see on their residence specifically."

Thursday's open house is on from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion on Albert Street.

Earlier this month, the federal transport minister while in Sarnia announced $6 million through the National Trade Corridors Fund for the long-planned load corridor.

The 26.7-kilometre route will extend from the Port of Sarnia to Exmouth Street, Murphy Road, Confederation Line, Blackwell Side Road, Churchill Road, Kimball Road and out to Brigden.

Local governments and an industry coalition have already committed to half of the $12 million project cost.

Another open house is planned in the fall for residents and businesses along the route through central Sarnia.