Existed: 1956 – present Length 4.6 km District Parry Sound District | Districts: Parry Sound Constructed 1956 Province Ontario | |
South end: Highway 522 at Farley's Corners. North end: Highway 534 near Restoule | ||
Secondary Highway 524, commonly referred to as Highway 524, is a provincially maintained highway in the Canadian province of Ontario. The highway is 4.6 kilometres (2.9 mi) in length, connecting Highway 522 at Farley's Corners with Highway 534, which leads to Restoule. It was established in 1956, along with most of the secondary highway system in the province, and has remained unchanged since then.
Contents
- Map of ON 524 Parry Sound Unorganized Centre Part ON Canada
- Route description
- History
- Major intersections
- References
Map of ON-524, Parry Sound, Unorganized, Centre Part, ON, Canada
Route description
Highway 524 is a brief route connecting Highway 522 with Highway 534. It begins at Farleys Corners, and travels north alongside a farm, quickly curving to the northeast. The highway enters a forest, where it meets Commanda Lake Road; soon thereafter, it crosses the Commanda Creek.
After crossing the creek over a single laned bailey bridge, Highway 524 curves northwest, intersecting Weller Road, and follows the creek downstream. After following it for 1 kilometre (0.6 mi), the highway diverges to the northeast and exits the forest. Emerging into cleared fields, the highway meets Pilgers Road and turns northwest, briefly, before curving north. The highway ends soon thereafter in the community of Carr.
History
Highway 524 was assumed in early 1956, when secondary highways were first designated with numbers. The route was a gravel road when it was designated, and was paved between 1978 and 1980. The route has remained unchanged since then.
Major intersections
The following table lists the major junctions along Highway 524. The entirety of the highway is located within Parry Sound District.