If you’ve been dodging detours and construction cones around Tecumseh and LaSalle this year, there’s some good news: two key infrastructure projects are now wrapping up, and they’re going to make day-to-day life in Windsor-Essex a lot smoother.
County Road 42 between Manning and Lesperance has fully reopened ahead of schedule, and the new roundabout at Sandwich West Parkway and Heritage Drive in LaSalle has also been completed.
For local residents, commuters, and future buyers, these upgrades aren’t just about nicer pavement, they’re about safer drives, better connectivity, and long-term growth.
County Road 42 in Tecumseh has officially reopened to traffic from Manning Road to Lesperance Road, and it was completed a full month ahead of schedule. This project was part of Phase 3 of the County’s multi-year County Road 42 reconstruction plan.
This stretch now features:
Four lanes of traffic
Dedicated bike lanes
Sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and boulevards
New landscaping and street lighting
The reopening doesn’t mean the project is done, it just means a big piece is complete:
Phase 4: Reconstruction of County Road 42 from Lesperance to County Road 43.
Phase 5: Reconstruction of County Road 42 from County Road 43 to the City of Windsor.
The bigger vision is a modern corridor with better capacity, new roundabouts, and improved cycling and pedestrian connections through Tecumseh and toward Lakeshore.
For anyone living in the east end, Tecumseh, or Lakeshore, or thinking about buying there, this is a major boost to daily convenience and long-term desirability.
In LaSalle, another key piece of the puzzle is coming together at Sandwich West Parkway and Heritage Drive, where a new roundabout has been completed as part of The Shoppes at Heritage development.
This isn’t just a traffic project—it’s a front door to one of LaSalle’s biggest commercial developments:
The Shoppes at Heritage is a 25-acre, $200 million project at Heritage Drive and Sandwich West Parkway.
It will bring over 250,000 sq. ft. of retail plus future hotel and residential components.
Announced retailers include Dollarama, Food Basics, McDonald’s, PetValu, Shoppers Drug Mart, Taco Bell, and Tim Hortons.
The roundabout is designed to keep traffic flowing smoothly into and around this new commercial node, improve safety, and support long-term growth in the area.
Source: Town of LaSalle; https://www.lasalle.ca/news/posts/sandwich-west-parkway-and-heritage-drive-intersection-opens-this-week
From a real estate perspective, these projects matter for a few big reasons:
The reopening of County Road 42 between Manning and Lesperance eases pressure on parallel routes and cuts down detours for people commuting between Tecumseh, Lakeshore, and Windsor.
The new LaSalle roundabout helps move traffic more efficiently around Sandwich West Parkway and Heritage Drive, which is especially important with increased commercial activity and residential growth nearby.
Better flow and fewer bottlenecks make certain neighbourhoods feel closer to work, schools, and shopping—even if the distance doesn’t change.
Infrastructure is one of those “invisible” factors that can quietly boost an area’s desirability:
Bike lanes and sidewalks along County Road 42 create a more connected, walkable environment, especially appealing to families and active buyers.
A major, modern commercial centre like The Shoppes at Heritage gives LaSalle residents closer access to daily amenities, dining, and services—without having to drive into Windsor every time.
Over time, these changes can contribute to stronger demand and support property values in the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Both projects are part of a bigger story: Windsor-Essex is planning and investing for growth.
Multi-year, multi-phase road reconstructions don’t happen by accident—they signal confidence in future population, traffic, and economic activity.
The scale of the LaSalle commercial development and the upgrades around it underline just how much attention this corridor is getting from both public and private sectors.
For buyers looking to put down roots, and for current owners wondering about long-term prospects, that kind of investment is reassuring.
If you live, work, or shop in Tecumseh, LaSalle, or east Windsor, you’re probably going to feel the difference from these projects pretty quickly—shorter detours, smoother drives, and easier access to new amenities.
If you’re curious how these changes might impact the value of your current home—or you’re thinking about buying near County Road 42 or around The Shoppes at Heritage—Jump Realty can help you unpack what this means for your specific neighbourhood and price range.
Here at Jump Realty our agents will give you honest advice on what course of action is best for you in their professional opinion and will always put taking care of your best interests first! With offices in Windsor, Kingsville, LaSalle, Harrow, and Chatham, no matter where you are, a Jump agent is ready to help. Please contact us for any housing needs and let us give you a better real estate experience!
Sources:
WindsoriteDOTca; https://windsorite.ca/2025/11/county-road-42-reopens-from-manning-road-to-lesperance-road/
Town of LaSalle; https://www.lasalle.ca/news/posts/sandwich-west-parkway-and-heritage-drive-intersection-opens-this-week
Inevst Windsor-Essex; https://www.investwindsoressex.com/lasalle-mayor-excited-as-construction-on-large-commercial-development-gets-underway/
