Updates on the Three Ring of Fire Road Projects

Posted on March 1, 2026

Ontario Releases Accelerated Plan to Complete Construction on Roads to the Ring of Fire Five Years Ahead of Schedule

Source: Ontario Newsroom

The Ontario government released a plan to accelerate the completion of construction on the all-seasons roads to the Ring of Fire five years ahead of schedule, with construction planned to start in June 2026 and roads beginning to open in November 2030. The government has also signed new economic partnerships with Marten Falls First Nation and Webequie First Nation, which, combined with the accelerated construction schedule and streamlined regulatory environment to speed up approvals, including through “One Project, One Process” and the province’s recent agreement with the federal government to eliminate the duplicative impact assessment process, will pave the way for advanced exploration activities in the Ring of Fire.

Under the accelerated plan:

  • The Webequie Supply Road is scheduled to start construction in June 2026 and open by November 2030, four years ahead of schedule
  • The Marten Falls Community Access Road is scheduled to start construction in August 2026 and open by November 2031, four years ahead of schedule
  • Upgrades to the Anaconda and Painter Lake Roads are scheduled to open by November 2030, two years ahead of schedule
  • The Northern Road Link is scheduled to start construction in spring 2028 and open by November 2031, five years ahead of schedule.
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Updates on the Three Ring of Fire Road Projects

Marten Falls Community Access Road:

They have submitted their final Impact Statement for the project to the Federal Government. It is currently accessible and open for public consultation until April 10th, 2026.

Additionally, IAAC will host two virtual public information sessions via Zoom on the following dates and times:

 

 

These sessions will provide an overview of the impact assessment process and IAAC’s preliminary analysis of adverse federal effects that would result from the project. IAAC staff will also provide an opportunity for questions and answers about the impact assessment process, the project, its adverse federal effects and IAAC’s preliminary analysis.

If you have any questions regarding the information sessions, please do not hesitate to reach out by emailing martenfalls@iaac-aeic.gc.ca or by phone: 1 800-764-9114

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Webequie Supply Road Project:

The Impact Statement was updated at the end of February 2026 and the document remains accessible and open for public consultation.

Northern Road Link Project:

This project is still in the early stages of development. The proponents are currently developing the impact statement for this project. Public consultations remain open.
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