The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is announcing the commencement of the Route 207 Rehabilitation Project, which aims to enhance the roadway with new water and sewer infrastructure, improved drainage, increased traffic mitigation measures, and a new surface. The project will be carried out in two phases: first, the Design Period (October 2025 to July 2026); and second, the anticipated Construction Period (Summers 2027 & 2028).
The crucial first phase of the project requires several studies and inspections, which will inform the design phase. Phase one (Design) involves conducting land surveys, geotechnical drilling, and consultation.
The primary goal of this project is to improve the roadway, integrate water and sewer infrastructure, and implement advanced traffic mitigation measures. Community members are being made aware of the minor noise and traffic disruptions that will occur as a result of the land surveys (use of a drone) and geotechnical drilling. To minimize traffic disruptions and ensure safety, a portion of the work will take place at night. Nighttime operations provide a clear and unobstructed view of the roadway, enabling efficient and safe completion of the surveys. Lastly, all drone operations will be conducted strictly within the project boundaries, limited to Route 132 and Route 207.
“We are ecstatic to finally begin work on the rehabilitation of the Route 207 roadway,” said Infrastructure, Transport and Operations Portfolio Lead Arnold Boyer. “While it is a multi-year project that will have some minor disruptions to residents who use the road, the benefits of adding infrastructure and safer traffic measures will be well worth it.”
As part of the MCK’s commitment to involving the community, residents along and near Route 207 will be consulted – that input will inform aspects of the design phase of the project. These engagements are scheduled to begin in the Spring of 2026. The land surveying takes place daily (including weekends) from October 20 to November 7, 2025, between 8am to 3pm and 9pm to 5am. Daily lane closures will be limited to approximately 700 meters in one direction to ensure controlled and safe work zones. Details on geotechnical work will be announced at a later time.
