Fire Risk Update – Level 3 (High)

29 September 2025 Update – Fire Risk Level 3 Remains: We are watching conditions closely and continue to hope for rain. Unfortunately, the forecast shows no significant precipitation in the near future. Several factors prevent us from easing burn restrictions right now. The ongoing Level 3 drought has reduced access to our usual water sources. Extremely dry vegetation, including corn and bean fields, increases the risk of fire spreading quickly. These conditions make fire response more challenging. For everyone’s safety, we must continue to use caution.

29 August 2025 - Fire Risk Level 3 – High Risk: Campfires are allowed only with a valid, activated burn permit and must follow all permit conditions. Campfires can be no larger than 0.6 m (2 ft) and must be contained within a non-combustible ring at least 15 cm (6 in) high, kept 6 m (20 ft) away from buildings, fences, wooded areas, property lines, or hydro/telephone lines. Only seasoned firewood may be used, and fires must be fully extinguished with water before leaving. Burn barrels, brush piles, agricultural fires, yard waste, and fireworks are not permitted. The fire department continues to monitor conditions. Check for updates at ec.burnpermits.com.

Hwy 416 Northbound Notice of Closure

September 09, 2025

On behalf of the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), R.W. Tomlinson Limited shares a Notice of Hwy 416 NB Closure.

Dear Residents/Stakeholders,

R.W Tomlinson Limited would like to advise that there will be a full closure of Highway 416 Northbound from Spencerville (Exit 12) to Oxford Station (Exit 24) from September 21, 2025 at 10:00 p.m. to September 25, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. to facilitate the replacement of the Highway 416 / Raycroft Municipal Drain Box Culvert.

The detour route will be Country Road 21, to County Road 22, to County Road 20, then re-entering Highway 416 Northbound.

All consideration has been given to implement traffic control measures to ensure minimal disruption to the traveling public. We apologize in advance for this inconvenience and appreciate the public’s patience during construction.

R.W. Tomlinson Limited representative is Connor Knape who can be reached at 613-325-3828, cknape@tomlinsongroup.com.

The MTO contract administration for the project is Egis Group and the Contract Administrator is Karen Forbes, who can be reached at 613-223-4509, karen.forbes@egis-group.com.

Alternatively, please contact Ontario 511 or visit the Traveler Information Services website to access the Interactive Map.

View detour route

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Spencerville, ON K0E 1X0

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