Saturday Drive...Road Report
08-14-2022, 07:10 AM
#1
Le Mans Master
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Saturday Drive...Road Report
August 13, 2022. Beautiful Saturday afternoon for a Corvette Drive. Thought I would give you folks a heads up on road conditions if anyone if planning a Muskoka/Haliburton Fall Colour Tour.
Highway 118 from the Town of Haliburton to Carnarvon at Highway 35 is under construction. So far not bad, just culvert replacements that might hold you up for a minute or two. Highway 118 west from Highway 35 is in great shape, some construction towards the Highway 11 end but it seems to be pretty much wrapped up.
Highway 11 south to Gravenhurst no problem. Absolutely no construction or delays around the bakery in town. Butter tarts....MMMmmm.
Highway 169 from Gravenhurst towards Bala no problem. Took the Southwood Road from Torrance that runs back to Highway 11 some 40 kms or so. This really difficult road to drive on was one of Stan's favourites for his famous Fall Colour Tours. It is beautiful through the "Badlands" however the road has deteriorated badly since I was last on it. Pot holes, missing hardtop, gravel and the occasional Black Bear made for an ugly second gear only 20 km drive. Don't let the beginning (headed in either direction) fool you, this road is a car beater, maybe impassible for anyone with a really lowered car in some spots. Yikes!
Highway 11 south to Washago no problems. Rama Road to the Monck Road is fine as is the Monck Road itself all the way to Norland at Highway 35. Some construction in Norland itself and a few kms beyond going north but really no issues. Highway 35 back to Highway 118 no problems.
Again great day for a drive except for Southwood Road. Be Warned!!!
Take care folks. Enjoy your drives!
Highway 118 from the Town of Haliburton to Carnarvon at Highway 35 is under construction. So far not bad, just culvert replacements that might hold you up for a minute or two. Highway 118 west from Highway 35 is in great shape, some construction towards the Highway 11 end but it seems to be pretty much wrapped up.
Highway 11 south to Gravenhurst no problem. Absolutely no construction or delays around the bakery in town. Butter tarts....MMMmmm.
Highway 169 from Gravenhurst towards Bala no problem. Took the Southwood Road from Torrance that runs back to Highway 11 some 40 kms or so. This really difficult road to drive on was one of Stan's favourites for his famous Fall Colour Tours. It is beautiful through the "Badlands" however the road has deteriorated badly since I was last on it. Pot holes, missing hardtop, gravel and the occasional Black Bear made for an ugly second gear only 20 km drive. Don't let the beginning (headed in either direction) fool you, this road is a car beater, maybe impassible for anyone with a really lowered car in some spots. Yikes!
Highway 11 south to Washago no problems. Rama Road to the Monck Road is fine as is the Monck Road itself all the way to Norland at Highway 35. Some construction in Norland itself and a few kms beyond going north but really no issues. Highway 35 back to Highway 118 no problems.
Again great day for a drive except for Southwood Road. Be Warned!!!
Take care folks. Enjoy your drives!
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08-14-2022, 07:14 PM
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Le Mans Master
Hey murray, good to see you posting and I'm glad you got your car out and went for a tour, thanks for the update. We need to get together soon, take care hope everybody is safe and sound.
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Murray!
