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Hwy 652 is a very long, remote bush highway connecting Cochrane with the road to Detour Lake Mine.
The highway is 153 Km long, and it passes through no communities other than the town of Cochrane
at the western end of the highway. There are no services or gasoline on this
highway. Gasoline is only available in Cochrane on Hwy 11. The speed limit on Hwy 652 is posted at 80 Km/h. There are several Bailey Bridges on Hwy 652 north of the Northwest Industrial Road turn-off. The southernmost 125 Km of Hwy 652 is paved. The rest of the highway is a mixture of paved and gravel sections. Pavement conditions along Hwy 652 are generally Good with many uneven and rough spots. The scenery along Hwy 652 is typical of a Northeastern Ontario highway, exhibiting typical northern forest scenery punctuated by occasional rivers, and clear lakes. Traffic volumes are extremely light along all portions of Hwy 652. As with most highways in Northern Ontario, moose standing in the roadway pose a major hazard for motorists. Watch for moose at all times, but be especially careful at night. Drive carefully! |
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