Articles - Service Updates and Information

Deer me! Driving safely during rut season...

Posted Date
October 4, 2022
The term 'rut' is the mating season for certain mammals. From October to November, the Middlesex OPP sees the most collisions with deer, usually in the early morning or dusk timeframes, although they can occur anytime. Below are some tips from Work Place Safety North on how to drive safely, especially around deer appearing more often this time of year.  

Road Closure - Komoka Road

Posted Date
October 3, 2022
CN will be closing Komoka Road between Simcoe Avenue and St Clair Avenue for track repairs. The closure will be from Tuesday October 4th at 8:30am until Friday, October 7th at 4pm. For any further questions, please contact Middlesex County Primary Operations Centre 519-471-2020.

Road Closure Extension - Donnybrook Road

Posted Date
September 27, 2022
Construction on Donnybrook Road has been extended until the end of October. For any further questions, please contact Middlesex County Primary Operations Centre 519-471-2020.

Road Closure - Elgin Road

Posted Date
September 16, 2022
Elgin Road will be closed for CN repairs at the tracks between the intersections of Catherine Street. The road will be closed from September 20 to 23.

Sharing Roads with Farm Equipment

Posted Date
September 13, 2022
Harvest season is underway right across Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) West Region-patrolled communities. The OPP wants to remind drivers that patience is essential to everyone's safety as farmers and farm equipment become a common sight on rural roads across Ontario this fall.