History
The road was originally built in 1902 as a link between the mineral exploration site at Burchell Lake and the train station at Kashabowie, but was not designated as part of the provincial highway system until 1962. Burchell Lake was later abandoned in 1967.
The more northerly section of Highway 802, from Lac des Mille Lacs to Upsala, appeared on the Ministry of Transportation's official road map for the first time in 2012. The road had already existed for many years, but never previously appeared on the provincial highway map as it lacked a highway designation. The Ministry of Transportation has not to date announced whether the sections will be connected in the future.
Read more about this topic: Ontario Highway 802
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