Matchett Road Intersection Improvements (Morton and Sprucewood)

UPDATE: June 1, 2025: The intersection of Matchett Road and Morton Drive has officially opened. Recent improvements at this location include the installation of left turn lanes travelling on Matchett, lane widening, and sidewalks. Please note that sidewalks now have restricted access as a result of the intersection not being signalized. All pedestrian traffic is directed to use the signalized crossing just south of the intersection, at the Turkey Creek Bridge.

UPDATE: May 1, 2025: The intersection of Matchett Road and Sprucewood Avenue will reopen Saturday, May 3, at 5:00 pm. Recent improvements at this intersection include the installation of new traffic signals, road improvements (left-turn lane), and sidewalks.

The intersection at Morton Drive and Matchett Road is scheduled to close on Monday, May 5, for road improvements, including sidewalk and pedestrian crossing repairs, and the addition of turning lanes. The work will take approximately three weeks to complete.

Starting Monday, March 24, construction will begin at the Matchett Road and Sprucewood Avenue intersection followed by construction at the Matchett Road and Morton Drive intersection. A full closure and detours will be in place until the end of May. The contractor is Piera Con Enterprises Inc.

The work includes the following:

Installation of new traffic signals, a left-turn lane, and sidewalks at the Matchett Road and Sprucewood Avenue intersection.

Installation of a left turn lane and sidewalk reconstruction will take place at the Matchett Road and Morton Intersection.

During construction, business and residential driveway access may be disrupted at times. We will try to keep this to a minimum. Individuals with special needs or requiring assistance, please contact Jeremiah Baker at (519) 972-0323 or jbaker@pieracon.ca.

A 2-month long project is taking place on Turkey Creek Bridge at the same time as this project. Traffic detours, signage, and at times traffic control personnel will be on-site. The following detours will be in place to detour traffic around both projects:

From LaSalle (south of Turkey Creek Bridge):Use Laurier Drive to access Malden Road or Front Road.

From Windsor (north of the Matchett Road and Sprucewood Avenue intersection):Use Armanda Street to Malden Road or Ojibway Parkway via Broadway Street.

Detour Route

Matchett Construction Project Information

Detour Route

Work Zone

Matchett Construction Project Information

Work Zone

Project Updates

February 7, 2025 - Site test digs and geotechnical reports completed.
February 2025 - Road Widening and Signalization at Matchett Road Intersections Tender - awarded to Piera Con Enterprises Inc.
March 10, 2025 - Utility locates provided at intersection improvement sites.
March 13, 2025 - A notice that construction will being on March 24, 2025, mailed to residents in the project area.
March 24, 2025 - Construction is underway, please follow the detour and be careful within the area.

Work Zone Map

The work will take place Monday to Friday, from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Some work may occur on Saturdays.

Tips for residents in the construction zone:

Continue to put out garbage and recycling on regularly scheduled days.

Mark garbage bins with your address.

Remove any personal items (that you may wish to keep) that may be located on the Town’s property, prior to construction. This could include shrubs, flowers, statues, etc., that might be impacted or removed by construction activities.

Construction sites can be dangerous. We ask that all residents, owners, and employees within the construction zone maintain a safe distance from all construction equipment and materials.

For LaSalle Transit detours related to this project visit the Detours, Routes and Schedule Changes City of Windsor web page.

Questions or Concerns:

We understand that road work can be disruptive, and the Town of LaSalle aims to complete the project as efficiently as possible while ensuring the quality and safety of the road for all users. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the upcoming construction project, please feel free to contact the Town of LaSalle’s Public Works Department at 519-979-7770 or by email at publicworks@lasalle.ca.

We appreciate your cooperation and patience throughout the construction process.