Quinte News chatted with the Mayor of Tyendinaga Township Claire Kennelly.
Staff addressed over 36-kilometres of road in the municipality, however Kennelly says they will be looking at continuing their capital work in the new year.
Kennelly says his major concern is the Emergency Detour Route that is used by 401 commuters, when the road is closed.
“The one that happened in the spring time, in half-load season, they hit every one of our roads with these transports. They destroyed roads, they just drove over stop signs, they drove over placards we had put up to detour them around.”
He says they have heard nothing from the province, but the municipal staff have met with the OPP, and neighbouring municipalities to come up with a game plan.
We asked Kennelly if they could close roads, however he says they do not have the manpower to do it, especially in a timely fashion.
With advanced G.P.S for cars and commercial vehicles, drivers will use the fastest route, which often is not the Emergency Detour Route.
The Mayor also spoke of several highlights over the year, however he says he was most proud of the return to normal events and planning for the municipal administration.
“At every event I attended this year, I found a renewed sense of community, after years of social distancing and pandemic restrictions.”
His Worship says the rec facilities are some of the finest in the region, with numerous baseball fields, soccer pitches, and a playground for children, along with the community rec hall, and outdoor skating rink.
He says the fire department hosted a fully booked blood donor clinic.
