South Bay Rd reconstruction

[TwistedKestrel]

Pardon if this is already posted elsewhere, I did a quick check though and didn't find anything. This also might come a bit late for some, as it was a few weeks ago.

South Bay Rd was undergoing major work and seemed basically unrideable. I may put up a picture later, it seems that they tore up absolutely all of the pavement. This is all I could find online about it, no estimated time of completion: https://muskoka.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay.aspx?Id=19896

Kinda funny as it didn't seem like that long ago it was repaved ... I did notice that the "new" road deteriorated shockingly quickly.

 

[nhoj]

Rode it yesterday. The whole road is loose gravel. Rideable, but not enjoyable.

 

[nhoj]

Much better now. Rode it today. The gravel has been ground in and pretty much disappeared.

Stay in the left track, watch for oncoming traffic, and obey the "Brake for Snakes" signs !!

 

[TwistedKestrel]

What's the finished surface like? Did they/will they repave it, or did they go for the tar and chip treatment?

 

[nhoj]

.. or did they go for the tar and chip treatment?

I would say its "tar and chip" now. Nothing indicates any further construction.
The original tender stated "Type of Work: Grading, drainage and granular base"

Honey Harbour Road which leads directly to South Bay Road has been resurfaced recently and is very good.