Ontario Highway 516 (#2) Quick Facts:
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 Secondary Highway 516 Sign © Cameron Bevers |
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History of Secondary Highway 516 (#2):
Secondary Highway 516 is a minor collector highway connecting Highway 599 to Sioux Lookout in Northwestern Ontario. The highway traverses an extremely
remote and sparsely populated region. There are no communities of any significant size along Highway 516's route, other than
Sioux Lookout located at the southern end of the highway. The highway was first established in the 1970s as a forest access road, but the road was
eventually upgraded and improved. The road was designated as Secondary Highway 516 in 1982. A different, unrelated Hwy 516 existed in the Muskoka area
up until the early 1970s. Highway 516 is a good quality paved two-lane road, with a posted speed limit of 80 km/h (50 mph). There are no services on this highway, other than in Sioux Lookout. Moose are quite common along Highway 516. These enormous animals can often be seen crossing the highway corridor. This represents a serious collision hazard, because these animals are difficult for motorists to see at night. Slow down and be prepared for moose if you plan to use Highway 516 at night. Photographic History of Secondary Highway 516 Learn More About Secondary Highway 516 |
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