The temporary closure of Laurier Woods Conservation Area is rescheduled to begin September 18 due to the availability of the contractor. This date coincides with the revised start date of the construction of two new boardwalks. The two boardwalks being replaced are located on the main trail at Laurier Woods.
The area was previously to be closed starting today to October 10.
See: New boardwalk construction will close Laurier Woods for 5 weeks
"For the safety of the public in this active construction site closure of Laurier Woods and all its trails is necessary," says a news release.
Laurier Woods remains open until construction commences. Construction is expected to be completed by October 15.
Friends of Laurier Woods and the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority who co-own Laurier Woods Conservation Area ask that the public refrain from entering Laurier Woods for any reason during the closure. Closure signs will be posted at the Brule St. and Laurier Avenue entrances to Laurier Woods.
The $68,900 project consists of a 25-foot and 65-foot boardwalk with funding from NBMCA as well as the funds raised by Friends of Laurier Woods. The 240-acre conservation area encompasses a provincially significant wetland, rocky outcrops, and upland forest, and is a sanctuary to a broad range of wetland and woodland creatures and migrating birds. The trailhead is located at Brule St. just off Franklin St.