Ontario Highway 69 Photographs - Page 8 - History of Ontario's Kings Highways

Left - Still River Bridge on Hwy 69 north of Britt. This attractive steel arch bridge was completed in 1954, and was one of the last structures of this design constructed on Ontario's Highways. Surprisingly few steel arch bridges were built in Ontario by the Department of Highways. See an Enlarged Photo here.
(Photograph taken on July 3, 2005 - © Cameron Bevers)

Right - From this elevated observation point beside the roadway, this interesting sag curve north of Still River gives the highway a roller-coaster appearance, which is compounded by a significant horizontal deflection.
(Photograph taken on August 5, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers)

Left - This interesting pair of concurrent (side-by-side) passing lanes on Hwy 69 north of Still River gives the highway the appearance of having a continuous four-lane cross section for a considerable distance.
(Photograph taken on August 5, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers)

Right - Facing south along Hwy 69 towards Parry Sound at the Key River Bridge.
(Photograph taken on August 31, 2003 - © Cameron Bevers)

Left - Eastern side of the Key River Bridge on Hwy 69. This timber trestle structure was completed in 1951.
(Photograph taken on August 31, 2003 - © Cameron Bevers)

Right - Western side of the Key River Bridge on Hwy 69 north of Britt.
(Photograph taken on August 31, 2003 - © Cameron Bevers)

Left - French River Bridge on Hwy 69 south of Sudbury. The beauty of this steel Pratt truss bridge is further accentuated by the stunning scenery and rugged terrain that is typical of this region of Ontario. See an Enlarged Photo here.
(Photograph taken on August 5, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers)

Right - The French River Bridge was completed in 1957, several years after Hwy 69 was opened through this area. A temporary Bailey Bridge was put in place in 1953 to carry traffic while this permanent bridge was being constructed. The rock fill approach to the former temporary bridge can still be seen beside the pier at the north end of the current steel truss span.
(Photograph taken on August 5, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers)

Left - A large transport truck crosses the French River Bridge, heading north towards Sudbury. See an Enlarged Photo here.
(Photograph taken on August 5, 2006 - © Cameron Bevers)

Right - Facing north along Hwy 69 towards Sudbury at the French River Bridge.
(Photograph taken on June 30, 2003 - © Cameron Bevers)

Left - Facing south along Hwy 69 towards Parry Sound, south of the Hwy 64 Junction.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)

Right - Facing north along Hwy 69 towards Sudbury near the Hwy 64 Junction.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)

Left - Green destination guide sign on Hwy 69 approaching the Hwy 64 Junction near Rutter. Hwy 64 provides an important cut-off route from Hwy 69 to Hwy 17 at Sturgeon Falls, in addition to servicing the numerous communities to the west of Lake Nipissing.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)

Right - Approaching the Hwy 64 Junction on Hwy 69, facing north towards Sudbury.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)

Left - Facing north along Hwy 69 approaching the Hwy 64 Junction near Rutter.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)

Right - Junction assembly on Northbound Hwy 69 marking the upcoming Hwy 64 Junction. Considering that Hwy 64 is a relatively important highway junction along Hwy 69, it is rather surprising that it is only marked with regular-sized crown junction signs.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)

Left - Hwy 64 Junction on Hwy 69, facing north towards Sudbury.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)

Right - Facing south along Hwy 69 towards Parry Sound from the Hwy 64 Junction near Rutter.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)

Left - Distance sign on Southbound Hwy 69 at the Hwy 64 Junction.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)

Right - Facing north along Hwy 69 approaching the Hwy 64 Junction.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)

Left - Turn-off signs marking the Hwy 64 Junction on Northbound Hwy 69 near Rutter.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)

Right - Southern terminus of Hwy 64 at the Hwy 69 Junction, facing north towards Sturgeon Falls.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)

Left - Fingerboard direction signs at the Hwy 64 & Hwy 69 Junction.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)

Right - Junction assembly at the southern terminus of Hwy 64 at the Hwy 69 Junction.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)

Left - Facing north along Hwy 64 towards Sturgeon Falls from the Hwy 69 Junction near Rutter.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)

Right - Distance sign on Northbound Hwy 64 at the Hwy 69 Junction near Rutter.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)

Left - Southern terminus of Hwy 64 at the Hwy 69 Junction near Rutter. This intersection has been the southern terminus for Hwy 64 since 1956.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)

Right - View of the Hwy 64 & Hwy 69 Junction near Rutter, facing west. Over the next decade, a new interchange will be built at Hwy 64 and the new four-lane Hwy 69, as highway widening work progresses south from Sudbury.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)

Left - Facing south along Hwy 69 approaching the Hwy 64 Junction near Rutter.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)

Right - Green guide sign marking the Hwy 64 turn-off on Southbound Hwy 69.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)

Left - Facing south along Hwy 69 at the Hwy 64 Junction near Rutter.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)

Right - Facing north along Hwy 69 towards Sudbury from the Hwy 64 Junction.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)

Left - Facing south along Hwy 69 towards Parry Sound, approaching the Hwy 64 Junction near Rutter.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)

Right - Advance guide sign marking the Hwy 64 Junction on Southbound Hwy 69.
(Photograph taken on August 27, 2011 - © Cameron Bevers)