The Municipality of Mississippi Mills has officially changed speed limits on parts of Old Almonte Road and Paterson Street following a recent vote by town council. These adjustments, approved on April 28, 2026, are part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety for students and residents in the community.
Under the new rules, the speed limit on Paterson Street is now 40 km/h from Ottawa Street to the point where it splits with Old Almonte Road. Additionally, the speed limit on Old Almonte Road is set to 60 km/h from that same split point out to the intersection with Appleton Side Road.
The changes follow a fatal collision on June 25, 2025, involving a nine-year-old student from R. Tait McKenzie Public School. In response to the tragedy, council launched a safety review with the help of engineering consultants from Parsons. This review focused on improving conditions for students walking or cycling to local schools, including R. Tait McKenzie and Holy Name of Mary Catholic School.
Beyond the new speed limits, the town has committed $150,000 in its 2026 budget to fund safety upgrades on Paterson Street. Planned improvements include new pavement markings, extended sidewalks, a pedestrian crossover, and raised intersections to help calm traffic in the area.
