Road Construction and Closures

Construction, Closures, Restrictions and Special Events

The District of Muskoka is investing in key infrastructure projects to improve road safety, enhance municipal services, and support the long-term sustainability of our communities.

Whether it's routine maintenance, major improvement projects, unexpected emergencies, or special events, this page keeps you up to date on what’s happening on District roads. Use this information to plan ahead, find the most efficient routes, and avoid potential delays during your travels.

We’re committed to keeping you moving safely and smoothly across Muskoka. Below is an overview of upcoming work and what residents and visitors can expect.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we invest in a safer and more sustainable Muskoka.

District Wide

Slurry Seal projects planned for 2026

Slurry seal applies a thin layer of asphalt emulsion mixed with fine aggregate and mineral filler to the road surface on low volume roads (high float treated). Specialized equipment spreads the mixture evenly, sealing the pavement and creating a smooth road surface that extends the lifespan of the road. It can be used on both asphalt and concrete surfaces and is especially effective on roads with minor defects or needing preventive maintenance.

One key benefit of slurry seal is its ability to fill minor cracks, preventing water penetration and further damage. It also protects against sunlight, oxidation, and other environmental factors. The application process includes surface preparation, cleaning and repairing major defects, followed by the slurry application and curing before reopening to traffic.

The following District roads will receive the Slurry Seal Treatment based on the 2025 High Float Surface Treatment contract:
• Muskoka Road 9 – South Portage Road (from Muskoka Road 23 to Dwight Beach Road) 4.5 km
• Muskoka Road 9 – South Portage Road (from Civic #2803 to Cedar Patch Lane) 1.8 km
• Muskoka Road 6 – Cooper’s Falls Road (from Black River Road to McArthur Side Road) 4.7 km
• Muskoka Road 8 – Limberlost Road (from North Tasso Lake Road to end) 4.4 km

Weekly Project Updates

August 17 Update:

Work planned week of August 17 to August 21

Crews will be working on Muskoka Road 8, South Camp Road, Walkers Glen Crescent and Elder Avenue

Work completed week of August 10 to August 14

Crews completed work on Nithgrove Road and Muskoka Road 9, Burlmarie Road, Ten Mile Bay Road, Muskoka Road 9, Muskoka Road 8

Community impacts

Traffic will be reduced to a single lane, controlled by traffic control staff (flaggers) within active construction operations. Please slow down and follow flagger instructions.

August 10 Update:

Work planned week of August 10 to August 14

Work expected to start on the following area municipality and District roads:
South Portage road, Nithgrove Road, Bulmarie Road, South Portage Road, South Camp Lake Road, Limberlost Road

Work completed week of August 3 to August 7

Completed South Waseosa Lake Road from Ravenscliffe Road to end

Community impacts

Traffic will be reduced to a single lane and controlled by traffic control personnel.

August 3 Update:

Work planned for week of August 4 to August 7

Start work on area municipal road South Waseosa Lake Road in Huntsville.

Work completed week of July 27 to July 31

Completed the following area municipal roads in Bracebridge and Huntsville:
Red Pine Trail, Miriam Drive, Old Muskoka Road

Community impacts

Traffic will be reduced to a single lane, controlled by traffic control staff (flaggers).
Please slow down and follow flagger instructions.

July 27 Update:

Work planned week of July 27 to 31

Crews will apply treatment to the following area municipal roads Red Pine Trail, Miriam Drive, and Old Muskoka Road in Bracebridge and Huntsville.

Work completed week of July 20 to July 24

Crews applied treatment to the following area municipal roads Rostrevor Road, Ziska Road, Zion Road, Kirrie Glen, Partridge Road, Rostrevor Road and on Wilson Falls Road in Bracebridge and Muskoka Lakes.

Community impacts

Motorists in these areas should expect brief delays, reduced speeds, and possible lane restrictions while crews are on site. Please follow posted signage and flagger direction.

July 20 Update

Work planned Week of July 20 to 24

Work will take place on the following area municipal roads with traffic controlled by flaggers directing single-lane traffic:

Karrie Glen Road
Ziska Road
Partridge Lane
Wilson Falls Road
Dells Lane
Graves Road
Red Pine Trail
Miriam Drive

Work completed Week of July 13 to July 17

Completed work on the following area municipal roads:

Bayview Road
Causeway Road
South Gibson Road
Huron Trail
Silver Sands Lake Road
Bear Lake Rd
Stewart Lake Road
Whiteside Road
Hemlock
Rostevor Road

Community impacts

Traffic will be controlled by flaggers directing single-lane traffic

July 13 Update:

Work planned Week of July 13 to 17

Add slurry seal to the following area municipal roads:

Bayview Road
Old Mill Road
South Gibson
Issacs Bay Road
Silver Sands
Bear Lake
Stewart Lake

Work completed Week of July 6 to July 10

Completed the following area municipal roads:

King George Drive
Six Mile Channel Drive
Hillside Drive
Treeline Court
Huron Trail
King Farms Road
Causeway Drive
Pratts Bay Road

Community impacts

Motorists may experience short delays as traffic is guided through the work zone using single-lane flagging.

Full Depth Reclamation with Expanded Asphalt Mix (FDREAM) (Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, and Lake of Bays)

What is FDREAM?

Full Depth Reclamation with Expanded Asphalt Mix (FDREAM) is a pavement rehabilitation method used to address moderate to severe road deterioration. Rather than removing and replacing the existing road, the process pulverizes the existing asphalt and a portion of the granular base, then stabilizes the material in place to form a new structural base layer. A micro-surface wearing course is then applied to restore the driving surface. This approach extends the service life of the road by 10 to 15 years, reduces construction timelines, and minimizes disruption to residents and road users.

Location:

Muskoka Road 12 (Twelve Mile Bay Road), from Highway 400 to Moose Deer Point Marina Road
Muskoka Road 13 (Southwood Road), from Clipsham Road to Muskoka Road 19 (Beiers Road)
Muskoka Road 51 (Echo Lake Road), from Muskoka Road 117 to South Ril Lake Road

Construction period: Spring to Fall 2026

Project overview: Muskoka Roads 12, 13, and 51 are undergoing structural road rehabilitation using Full Depth Reclamation with Expanded Asphalt Mix (FDREAM) with a micro-surface wearing course. Work includes:

Roadside brushing and ditching to improve roadside drainage
Rock ditch blasting- improve drainage and roadside snow storage
Installation of centerline and entrance culverts- improve drainage paths
Localized grade raises to improve the road structure, reduce water flooding over road surfaces
Applying Granular A padding to add additional strength to the blended road base and to correct crossfall issues
Pulverizing and recycling the existing road surface and granular base material in place
Stabilizing the reclaimed material with asphalt emulsion to form a new bound base layer
Applying two layers of micro-surface wearing course to restore the road surface

What to expect:

Single-lane closures will be in effect during working hours, managed by flagging operations
Roads will remain open to two-way traffic outside of working hours, including evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays
Advance notice will be posted at each work location before construction begins on that section
Please refer to Municipal 511 for up-to-date information

Muskoka Road 12 Weekly Project Updates

August 17 Update:

Work planned for week of August 14 to August 20

Finalize placement of expanded asphalt along Muskoka Road 12 in advance of the micro surfacing treatment.
Complete repairs to driveways and grade roadside shoulders as necessary.

Work completed week of August 7 to August 13

Crews continued improving roadside drainage along Muskoka Road 12.
Continued expanded asphalt placement throughout Muskoka Road 12.

Community impacts

Motorists can expect single-lane closures during working hours. Temporary traffic lights may be used for possible overnight single-lane closures.

August 10 Update:

Work planned week of August 10 to August 14

Crews will continue roadside drainage work in several areas.
Expanded asphalt base layer placement along Muskoka Road 12.

Work completed week of August 3 to August 7

Crews continued improving roadside drainage along Muskoka Road 12.
Crews continued strengthening sections of damaged pavement prior to future road work.
Pulverizing of existing asphalt continued along Muskoka Road 12.
Continue final asphalt placement throughout Muskoka Road 12.

Community impacts

Drivers can expect single-lane closures during working hours. Temporary traffic lights may be used for some overnight single-lane closures.

August 3 Update:

Work planned for week of August 3 to August 7

Crews will continue roadside drainage work in several areas.
An asphalt recycling train (a convoy of specialized equipment that recycles the existing road surface by grinding it up, mixing it with new material, and repaving the road in one continuous pass) will continue moving along Muskoka Road 12, placing expanded asphalt base layer in advance of the final micro surfacing treatment.

Work completed week of July 24 to July 30

Crews continued improving roadside drainage and repairing sections of damaged pavement along Muskoka Road 12.
Ground up (pulverized) the old asphalt surface to prepare the road for resurfacing.
The asphalt recycling train laid the final layer of expanded asphalt base layer between Harrison Trail and the west limit of Muskoka Road 12, in advance of the final micro-surfacing treatment.

Community impacts

Drivers can expect single-lane closures during working hours.

July 27 Update:
Work planned for week of July 27 to July 31

Crews will continue roadside drainage work in several areas.
Work will continue strengthening additional damaged sections of pavement.
Crews will continue with pulverizing existing asphalt in preparation of the final stage of the road work.
Asphalt placement along Muskoka Road 12 between Harrison Trail and Marina Road.
Crews will be on site Saturday, July 25

Work completed week of July 17 to July 23

Crews continued improving roadside drainage along Muskoka Road 12.
Crews continued strengthening sections of damaged pavement prior to future road work.
Pulverizing of existing asphalt continued along Muskoka Road 12.
Begin final asphalt placement between Harrison Trail and west limit of Muskoka Road 12.

Community impacts

Motorists in these areas should expect brief delays, reduced speeds, and possible lane restrictions while crews are on site. Please follow posted signage and flagger direction.
Ditching and brushing operations will take place on Saturday July 25, from Cranberry Growers Road to Marina Road, and ditching 1km west of Harrison Trail to 3km east of Harrison Trail.
Motorists will experience gravel sections between Harrison Trail to Marina Road until this section of surfacing work is completed.

Grade raise on Muskoka Road 12

Crews work to raise the grade of Muskoka Road 12.

July 20 Update:

Work planned Week of July 20 to July 24

Crews will continue roadside drainage work in several areas between Cranberry Growers Road to Marina Road.
Additional driveway culverts will be installed.
Crews will continue repairing additional damaged sections of pavement.
Crews will continue grinding up the old asphalt (known as pulverizing) to prepare for the final stage of road work.

Work completed Week of July 10 to July 16

Crews continued improving roadside drainage along Muskoka Road 12.
Crews continued repairing damaged sections of pavement ahead of future road work.
Crews began grinding up the old asphalt along Muskoka Road 12.

Community impacts

Drivers can expect single-lane closures during working hours.
Temporary traffic lights may be used for some overnight single-lane closures.
Weekend work, July 17 to July 19: a single-lane closure will be in place about 1.8km east of Harrison Trail, using temporary traffic lights. This closure begins Friday, July 17 at 4 p.m. and continues through Monday morning. Residents should expect delays of about 10 minutes.

July 13 Update:

Muskoka Road 12 (Cranberry Growers Road to Marina Road)

Work planned Week of July 10 to July 16

Crews will continue roadside drainage work in several areas.
Additional driveway culverts will be installed.
Work will continue to strengthen additional damaged sections of pavement.
Crews will continue pulverizing existing asphalt in preparation of the final stage of road work.

Work completed Week of July 3 to July 9

Crews continued roadside drainage along MR12.
Crews continued to clear brush along MR12.
A new culvert was completed in a residential area to help water flow safely under the road.
Multiple new driveway culverts were installed to improve roadside drainage.
Work continued to strengthen additional damaged sections of pavement.
Pulverizing of existing asphalt began along MR12.

Community impacts

Motorists can expect single-lane closures during working hours.
Temporary traffic lights may be used for overnight single-lane closures.
There is no weekend impacts expected.

July 6 Update:

Work planned the week of July 6 to July 10

Continuing roadside drainage improvements including installation of additional culverts and driveway culverts.
Remaining brushing is expected to be completed
Crews will continue to complete ground stabilization of the roadway to prepare for upcoming paving work

Work completed the week of June 29 to July 3

Brushing along both sides of the road from Galla Lake Road toward Highway 400.
New culverts completed in wetland areas
Road raising and ground stabilization has been completed in specific areas.

Community impacts

Single lane closures will continue during daytime construction hours
Overnight single lane closures with temporary traffic lights may occur intermittently.
No work is planned on weekends.

June 29 Update

Work planned the week of June 26 to July 10

Ditch clearing and brush clearing will continue.
Additional drainage culverts will be installed at road crossings along the corridor, including in wetland areas.
Road raising and ground stabilization will be completed in specific areas.
Road pulverization will begin.

Work completed the week of June 19 to June 25

Ditch clearing along the full length of the project.
Brush clearing along both sides of the road from Galla Lake Road toward Highway 400.
Several drainage culverts were installed at road crossings and private driveways along the corridor.

Community impacts

Single lane closures will continue during daytime construction hours throughout this period, including on Canada Day. [Internal note: Burnside to coordinate with the District and Moose Deer Point First Nations prior to any work taking place on Canada Day.]
Overnight single lane closures with temporary traffic lights may occur intermittently.
No work is planned on weekends.

June 22 Update

Work planned the week of June 22 to June 26

Ditch work will continue with two crews operating along the corridor.
Crews will continue removing old culverts and installing new ones.
Vegetation clearing between Galla Lake Road and Highway 400 is also planned, weather and scheduling permitting.

Work completed the week of June 15 to June 18

Ditch work continued with two crews; one starting at the west end and working east, the other working west.
Old culverts were removed, and new culverts were installed at several locations.

Community impacts

Single lane closures will remain in place during working hours.
Overnight single lane closures with temporary traffic lights are in effect from Monday evening, June 22 through to Friday morning, with no overnight impacts on weekends.
Motorists can expect minor delays through the construction zone.

Please note, crews are currently working on MR 12. Once work on this road is complete, they will move to MR 13 (Southwood Road) and MR 51 (Echo Lake Road)

June 15 Update

Work Completed: June 8 to 12, 2026

Ditch clearing and grading continued from the western end of the project eastward, with approximately 800 metres completed to date.
Five culverts were removed and replaced at various locations along the corridor, including near Bloody Bay Road, the Transfer Station, and Harrison Trail.
Sinkhole and shoulder damage caused by heavy rainfall was repaired.
Frost protection work was completed on all newly installed culverts.

Work Planned: June 15 to 19, 2026

Ditch clearing and grading will continue along the corridor.
Four additional culverts will be removed and replaced at various locations.

June 8 Update
Work Planned: June 8 to 12, 2026

Ditch clearing and grading will continue from the western end of the project eastward.
Additional culvert removals and replacements will take place, along with frost protection work on newly installed culverts.

Ditch clearing and grading will continue from the western end of the project eastward.
Additional culvert removals and replacements will take place, along with frost protection work on newly installed culverts.

Work Completed: May 27 to June 5, 2026

Vegetation clearing began at the western end of the project and progressed eastward. All planned clearing work is now complete.
Ditch clearing and grading began near Galla Lake Road and progressed westward.
Four culverts were removed and replaced at various locations along the corridor.
One entrance culvert replacement was completed.
Frost protection work was completed on all newly installed culverts.

Muskoka Road 13 Weekly Project Updates

August 17 Update:

Work planned for week of August 17 to August 21

Crews will continue roadside drainage improvements and tree brushing work.
Continue fine grading of the road to ensure proper crossfall prior to placement of asphalt.
An asphalt recycling train (a convoy of specialized equipment that recycles the existing road surface by grinding it up, mixing it with new material, and repaving the road in one continuous pass) will start moving along Muskoka Road 13, placing expanded asphalt base layer in advance of the final micro surfacing treatment.

Work completed week of August 10 to August 14

Crews continued to clear brush and clean out the ditches along both sides of the road to improve roadside drainage.
Sections of asphalt were strengthened, and fine grading was completed to ensure proper road crossfall prior to asphalt placement.
Replacement of a road cross culvert within a wetland area was completed to allow water to pass under the road.

Community impacts

Motorists can expect single-lane closures during working hours. Temporary traffic lights may be used for possible overnight single-lane closures.

August 10 Update:

Work planned week of August 10 to August 14

Crews will continue roadside drainage and tree brushing work in several areas.
Additional road crossing culverts will be installed.
Strengthening and grading of road base will be completed.

Work completed week of August 3 to August 7

Crews continued to clear brush from Beiers Road to Clipsham Road on both sides of the road.
Ditches continued to be cleaned out to improve roadside drainage.
Existing asphalt was pulverized prior to placement of new asphalt road base.

Community impacts

Drivers can expect single-lane closures during working hours. Temporary traffic lights may be used for some overnight closures.

August 3 Update:

Work planned week of August 3 to August 7

Crews will continue clearing brush along the roadside and continue drainage work, in several areas.
More culverts will be installed to improve drainage.

Work completed week of July 24 to July 30

Crews continued clearing brush along both sides of Muskoka Road 13, between Beiers Road and Clipsham Road.
Roadside ditches were cleaned out to help improve drainage.
A new culvert was installed in a low-lying area to improve drainage.
An existing damaged culvert was removed and replaced with a new one.

Community impacts

Drivers can expect single-lane closures during working hours.
No weekend impacts are expected this week.

July 27 Update:

Work planned for week of July 27 to July 31

Crews will continue roadside drainage and tree brushing work in several areas.
Additional road crossing culverts will be installed.

Work completed week of July 17 to July 23

Rock breaking continued to help improve site lines and safety while driving.
Crews began to clear brush from Beiers Road to Clipsham Road on both sides of the road.
Ditches cleaned out to improve roadside drainage.

Community impacts

Drivers can expect single-lane closures during working hours.
No weekend impacts are expected.

July 20 Update:

Work planned: Week of July 20 to July 24

Crews will continue roadside drainage work, clearing brush and trees, and breaking rock in several areas.
Additional culverts will be installed where the road crosses drainage areas.

Work completed: Week of July 10 to July 16

Multiple driveway culverts were installed to improve roadside drainage.
Several new culverts were installed where the road crosses drainage areas.
Rock breaking began to improve visibility and safety for drivers.

Community impacts

Drivers can expect single-lane closures during working hours between Clipsham Road and Beiers Road.
No weekend impacts are expected.

July 10 Update:

Work planned Week of July 10 to July 16

Crews will continue roadside drainage and tree brushing work in several areas from Clipsham Road to Beiers Road.
Additional driveway culverts will be installed.
Road crossing culverts will be installed to assist with roadside drainage.

Work completed Week of July 3 to July 9

Multiple driveway culverts were installed to improve roadside drainage.
Tree brushing to help improve site lines and safety.

Community impacts

Motorists can expect single-lane closures during working hours.
There is no weekend impacts expected.

Microsurfacing projects planned for summer 2026

Project Overview: Application of Micro-Surfacing Type II

Description: Microsurfacing is a road maintenance technique that applies a thin layer of asphalt-based material, composed of asphalt, water, aggregate, and additives to the road surface on higher volume roads. A specialized machine sprays the mixture evenly, which is then smoothed and allowed to cure, forming a durable wearing surface resistant to water, UV rays, and environmental damage.

Roads scheduled:

Muskoka Road 4 (Manitoba Street) from Douglas Drive to Lone Pine Drive

Muskoka Road 4 (Windermere Road) from Wonder Beach Road to Shea Road

Muskoka Road 11 (High Street) from Lake Joseph Road to Boundary

Muskoka Road 18 (Muskoka Road North) from Lofty Pines Drive North (2.5 km)

Muskoka Road 19 (Beier’s Road) from Highway 11 to CN Rail

Muskoka Road 30 (Walker’s Point Road) from Muskoka Road 169 to Walker’s Point Road

Muskoka Road 34 (White’s Falls Road) from Highway 400 to Vollicks Road

Muskoka Road 36 (Beaver Creek Drive) from Muskoka Road 1 (Gravenhurst Parkway) to end

Muskoka Road 38 (Kanien’kehá:ka Iohatátie) from Muskoka Road 169 to Boundary

Muskoka Road 117 from Tackaberry Road to Stoneleigh Road East

Muskoka Road 118 from Donald Drive to Muskoka Road 7 (Peninsula Road)

Weekly Project Updates

August 17 Update:
Work planned week of August 17 to August 21

Crews will work on Muskoka Road 117, Muskoka Road 118 and Muskoka Road 38

Work completed week of August 10 to August 14

Crews worked on Muskoka Road 18 and Muskoka Road 36.

Community impacts

Traffic will be reduced to a single lane, controlled by traffic control staff (flaggers) within active construction operation.
Please slow down and follow flagger instructions.

August 10 Update:

Work planned week of August 10 to August 14

Start work on District roads:

Muskoka Road 18, Muskoka Road 36

Work completed week of August 3 to August 7

Completed micro-surfacing work on Muskoka Road 19.

Community impacts

Traffic will be reduced to a single lane and controlled by traffic control personnel.
Please slow down and follow flagger instructions.

August 3 Update:

Work planned week of August 4 to August 7

Start work on District roads:
Muskoka Road 17, Muskoka Road 19, Muskoka Road 13, Muskoka Road 18 and Muskoka Road 36.

Work completed week of July 27 to July 31

Completed the following area municipal and District roads:
Muskoka Road, Pine Lane, Cedar Lane and Muskoka Road 17

Community impacts

Traffic will be reduced to a single lane, controlled by traffic control staff (flaggers).
Please slow down and follow flagger instructions.

July 27 Update:

Work planned week of July 27 to 31

Crews will be working on Muskoka Road 17, Muskoka Road 19, Muskoka Road 13, Muskoka Road 18, and Muskoka Road 36.

Work completed week of July 20 to 24

Crews treated Muskoka Road 23 and Muskoka Road 10 in Huntsville, Covered Bridge Trail, Muskoka Road between Cedar Lane and Woodchester, and began work on Taylor Court, Cedar Lane, and Pine Lane in Bracebridge.

Community impacts

Motorists in these areas should expect brief delays, reduced speeds, and possible lane restrictions while crews are on site. Please follow posted signage and flagger direction.

July 20 Update:

Work planned for Week of July 20 to July 24

Continue working on Muskoka Road 23.
The Micro crew will start the surface application on Muskoka Road 10 to finish two small sections after completing the application on Canal Road (Muskoka Road 23). Next, the Micro crew will proceed with the surface application on the Covered Bridge Trail in Bracebridge.

Work completed Week of July 13 to 17

Micro application on Muskoka Rd 23 from Highway 60 to Deerhurst Drive.

Community impacts

Traffic will be controlled by flaggers directing single-lane traffic

Bracebridge

Silver Bridge

Project information is available on the project page at Engage Muskoka.

Muskoka Road 118 "The Flats"

Project information is available on the project page at Engage Muskoka.

Bird Lane, Richard Street and Woodchester Avenue

Location: Bird Lane, Richard Street, Woodchester Avenue area off of Taylor Road.

Construction Period: Early August to end of September 2026.

What's Happening: The District Municipality of Muskoka and the Town of Bracebridge are advising residents that Fowler Construction will be returning to Bird Lane and Richard Street Beginning the week of August 3, 2026.
The contractor will return to complete the final surface works, including asphalt paving, boulevard restoration, signage installation, and pavement markings.
Due to unforeseen watermain, sanitary and storm sewer alignment issues, the District and Town have decided not to proceed with the remaining underground works on Woodchester Avenue under the current contract.

Work Includes:
The remaining construction work includes:

Concrete curb and sidewalk repairs;
Placement of the final surface course of asphalt;
Boulevard restoration, including topsoil placement and sod installation; and
Installation of signage and pavement markings.

What to expect:

Increased noise, vibrations, and dust from construction activities.
Construction vehicles entering and leaving the site.
Intermittent, temporary single lane closures within the construction limits.
Work will take place Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., although crew members may not necessarily be on site for the full length of those hours each day.
Intermittent, temporary single lane closures within the construction limits.
Access to all residences and properties within the project area will be maintained throughout construction.
Emergency services, waste collection providers, and other key partners have been consulted to ensure continuity of service.

As with any construction project, dates and durations are subject to change due to weather, supply availability, or other unforeseen circumstances. The District is committed to minimizing disruption wherever possible.

Weekly Project Updates

August 17 Update:

Work planned week of August 17 to August 21

Crews will continue removing curb and gutter and damaged sidewalk. A concrete pour may take place sometime this week. Affected residents will be notified if access to your driveway is impacted.

Work completed week of August 10 to August 14

Crews mobilized to the site and began removing curb and gutter in advance of adjusting catch basins and damaged concrete sidewalk.

Community impacts

Some resident’s access to their properties will be affected by the concrete pour. The contractor will notify affected residents in advance of access disruptions

Muskoka Road 4 (Manitoba Street)

Location: Muskoka Road 4 (Manitoba Street) between Wellington Street North and Douglas Drive

Construction Period: Late July/Early August

What's happening: Road rehabilitation and resurfacing on Muskoka Road 4 (Manitoba Street) between Wellington Street North and Douglas Drive.

Work includes:

Rehabilitation of various sections for a smoother driving surface and to help the pavement last longer
Removal of the existing asphalt surface through a milling process
Placement of new hot-mix asphalt pavement
Minor road intersection reinstatements

What to expect:

Single lane closure during working hours (7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
All lanes will re-open at end of day
Minimal delays, expected 5-to-15-minute wait
No impacts to waste collection

Location: Wellington Street North to Hamblin Drive

Construction Period: Late July
What's happening: Pavement repair and preventative maintenance work including:

Milling and paving
Pothole repairs
Spot repairs at specific locations in this section

What to expect:

Motorists should expect minor delays and intermittent construction activity
Single lane alternating traffic will be in place as required

Muskoka Rd. 37 (Entrance Dr.)

Location: Muskoka Rd. 37 (Entrance Dr.)

Construction Period: Spring 2026

What's happening: Road resurfacing on Muskoka Rd. 37 from Cedar Ln. to north of Queen St.

Work includes:

Partial/full depth pulverization of existing asphalt
Two lifts of hot-mix asphalt
Associated driveway and minor road intersection reinstatements

What to expect:

Single lane closure during working hours (7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
All lanes will re-open at end of day
Minimal delays, expected 5-15 minute wait
No impacts to garbage collection

Weekly Project Updates

August 17 Update:

Work planned week of August 17 to 21

The road will be line painted, and gravel will be added along the shoulders.

Work completed week of August 10 to 14

The road received both layers of asphalt.

Community impacts

No new community impacts are anticipated this week.

Georgian Bay

Muskoka Road 12 (12 Mile Bay Road) - Culvert Replacements

Location: 12 Mile Bay Road, from Iroquois Cranberry Grower Drive to Moose Deer Point Marina Road

Construction period: Summer 2026

What's happening:

Culvert replacements along MR12.
Single lane overnight closures will start the week of June 22, 2026.
Temporary traffic lights will be deployed to manage traffic through isolated locations.
Construction lighting will be in place overnight during construction for safety. Crews will not be working overnight.

What to expect:

Crews will work between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Asphalt transitioning to gravel in sections along the entirety of MR12.
Expect delays and adjust for additional travel time.

Gravenhurst

Muskoka Road 6 (Coopers Falls Road) - Active Maintenance

Last updated: April 15, 2026

The District of Muskoka is aware of pothole and surface conditions on Coopers Falls Rd./Muskoka Road 6 (MR6) and is actively completing repairs. The information below summarizes current repairs, why these conditions are occurring, and what residents can expect next.

Current repairs underway:
Temporary cold patch asphalt repairs are ongoing while asphalt plants remain closed for the winter season. Crews have been on site and will continue repairs at least weekly until permanent repairs can begin.

Once asphalt plants reopen (typically around the Victoria Day long weekend), deficient areas will be milled and replaced with hot mix asphalt before the final surface treatment is applied. This permanent work will be completed as contract deficiency repairs at no additional cost to taxpayers.

Patrols and maintenance:
MR6 is classified as a Class 4 road, which under provincial Minimum Maintenance Standards requires patrol every 14 days and pothole repairs within 14 days of identification. In response to current conditions and resident concerns, the District has doubled patrol frequency and repair efforts. District inspection and road patrol staff are driving this section regularly to monitor conditions and ensure timely response.

Construction history:
In summer 2025, the existing roadway was pulverized, blended with new granular material, and compacted to create a stable base. Later that summer, a double surface treatment (two applications of asphalt emulsion and aggregate) was applied as an interim surface.

A final slurry seal is scheduled for summer 2026, following one full seasonal cycle. This approach allows any deficiencies to be repaired beforehand and provides a uniform, durable finished surface.

This work was completed under District contract administration with full‑time inspection and within the approved project budget.

What residents can expect:

Ongoing temporary pothole repairs
Permanent asphalt repairs when plants reopen
Slurry seal application in summer 2026
Continued increased monitoring until work is complete

Questions or concerns?
Please contact Public Works at publicworks@muskoka.on.ca

Bay and Beyond

Project information is available on the project page at Engage Muskoka.

Huntsville

Huntsville Forcemain Project

Information on the background of the Huntsville water and wastewater forcemain project, is available on the Mountview Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Decommissioning and Infrastructure Improvement Project page.

Community Updates

Weekly Project Updates - Mountview Forcemain Phase 2A

August 10 Update:

The Contractor has demobilized offsite while approvals for the next phase of work on Rogers Cove Drive are being finalized.

Community impacts

There are currently no anticipated impacts to residents, businesses, pedestrians, or traffic.

August 3 Update:

Work planned week of August 3 to August 7

Residents and businesses near Scott Street and Meadow Park Drive will be notified once a start date is confirmed for road restoration. This work will include lane restrictions and local access impacts.

Work completed week of July 27 to July 31

Crews finished installing air-release valves (equipment that prevents air from building up in the underground pipe) and completed minor road restoration.

Community impacts

No new impacts to residents or pedestrians this week.

July 27 Update:

Work completed week of July 20 to July 24

Installation of air-release valves on Meadow Park Drive was completed.
Restoration work on Meadow Park Drive was completed, including lawn restoration.

Work Planned week of July 27 to July 31

No work planned for this week

Community impacts

No impacts to residents or pedestrians are expected within the project limits.

July 20 Update:

Work planned Week of July 17 to July 23

Restoration activities will continue, including topsoil placement, final grading, and seeding.
Crews will begin installing air-release valves along the forcemain system.

Community impacts

Upcoming construction activities will require temporary lane narrowing on Meadow Park Drive and at the intersection of Helen Street and Sunrise Road.
Please use caution when travelling through the construction zone and follow all posted signs and directions from traffic control personnel

Motorists may experience short delays as traffic is guided through the work zone using single-lane flagging.

July 13 Update

Contractor will return to the site until the week of July 20.
Once the contractor returns to site, they will focus finishing roadside restoration and installing air release valves on the newly installed forcemain.

Community impacts

Upcoming work will require temporarily narrowing Meadow Park Drive, and the corner of Helen Street and Sunrise Road.
Motorists may experience short delays as traffic is guided through the work zone using single-lane flagging.

July 6 Update

Work planned week of July 6 to July 10

Completion of boulevard restoration on Meadow Park Drive

Work completed June 29 to July 3

No major construction work took place.

Community impacts

Meadow Park Drive, Rogers Cove Drive, Sunrise Drive, and Helen Street are all open and accessible.

June 29 Update

Work planned week of June 29 to July 3

No major construction work is planned for this week.

Work completed June 22 to 25

No major construction work took place.

Community impacts

Impacts to residents remain minimal for residents, businesses, and motorists currently.
Meadow Park Drive, Rogers Cove Drive, Sunrise Drive, and Helen Street are all open and accessible.
Watermain improvements on Scott Street are tentatively scheduled to begin in July 2026.
Upcoming watermain work will reduce traffic to a single lane on Scott Street.
Businesses along Scott Street, including Tim Hortons, Keystone Convenience, and Shoppers Drug Mart, will remain open and accessible throughout construction

June 22 Update

Work planned the week of June 22 to June 26

Crews will return to the site this week.
Watermain improvements on Scott Street are tentatively scheduled to begin in early July. Once work starts, Scott Street will be reduced to a single lane for the duration of that work.

Community impacts

Impacts to residents, businesses, and motorists remain minimal at this time.
Meadow Park Drive, Rogers Cove Drive, Sunrise Drive, and Helen Street are all open and accessible.

Mountview Sewage Pumping Station Forcemain Phase 2B

August 10 Update

Administrative and preparatory work will continue in advance of the construction schedule to begin by the end of August.

Community impacts

There are currently no impacts to traffic or pedestrians.

August 3 Update:

The contractor will move onto site once permits from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) are finalized and approved.

Community impacts

Once permits are in place, crews will begin by installing construction and traffic signs along Highway 60.
Businesses in the construction area will stay open and accessible to customers throughout the project.
Residents will have access to their homes and properties during all phases of construction.

July 27 Update:

Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) permit has been secured.
The contractor is preparing to mobilize and begin construction activities. Once the contractor provides an updated construction schedule, the District will distribute construction notices to residents and businesses, in the construction area, outlining anticipated timelines and project impacts.

Community impacts

Motorists can expect to see traffic control signage installed along Highway 60 once construction activities commence.
Businesses within the construction area will remain open and accessible throughout the project.
Access to all residences will be maintained during construction.

July 20 Update

The contractor is prepared to begin work and will mobilize to site once Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) permits have been finalized and approved.

Community impacts

Once permits are in place, initial activities will include the installation of construction and traffic control signage along Highway 60.
Businesses within the construction area will remain open and accessible to customers throughout the project.

Access to homes and properties will be maintained for residents during all phases of construction.

July 13 Update

Work planned Week of July 10 to July 16

Continued coordination with Ministry of Transportation Ontario for work along the Highway 60 corridor.
No construction activity or impacts to Highway 60 traffic are expected this week.

Work completed Week of July 6 to July 10

Completed field surveying.
Site preparation continued.
Continuing coordination with Ministry of Transportation Ontario

Community impacts

Once permits are finalized, initial work will include installation of construction and traffic control signage on Highway 60.
Business within the construction zone will remain open and accessible to customers throughout construction.
Access to all residents will be maintained throughout construction.

July 6 Update

Work planned the week of July 6 to July 10

Pre-construction work will continue including acquiring work permits, surveying and finalizing a traffic control plan.

No construction activity or impacts to Highway 60 traffic are expected this week.

Work completed week of June 29 to July 3

Pre-construction work included site surveying, coordination with utility providers, documentation of groundwater monitoring wells.

Community impacts

Construction is anticipated to begin by the end of July.
Once construction begins motorists should expect traffic control and temporary lane restrictions on Highway 60.
Businesses in the construction zone remain open and accessible to customers.
Access to all resident and business will be maintained throughout construction.

June 29 Update

Work planned the week of June 29 to July 3

Pre-construction work will continue including acquiring work permits, surveying and finalizing a traffic control plan.

No construction activity or impacts to Highway 60 traffic are expected this week.

Work completed week of June 22 to June 26

Pre-construction work included site surveying, coordination with utility providers, documentation of groundwater monitoring wells.

Community impacts

Construction is anticipated to begin in July.
Once construction begins motorists should expect traffic control and temporary lane restrictions on Highway 60
Businesses in the construction zone remain open and accessible to customers.
Access to all residents will be maintained throughout construction

June 22 Update

Work planned the week of June 22 to June 26

Staging area preparation and material staging will continue.
Work within the Highway 60 corridor will begin once the required Ministry of Transportation Ontario Encroachment permit is issued.

Work completed the week of June 15 to June 19

Crews completed initial staging area.

Community impacts

Residents and motorists may notice equipment, materials, and signage being staged on the north side of Highway 60 in preparation for construction.
Once construction begins, motorists can expect possible lane restrictions on Highway 60. Advance notice will be provided before any traffic control measures are put in place.

King William St.

Project information is available on the project page at Engage Muskoka.

Locks Bridge Rehabilitation - Year 2

Location: Muskoka Rd. 2 (Brunel Rd.), from Lockview Rd. to Brunel Locks

Construction period: Early Spring – Fall 2026

Project overview:
The Locks Bridge is undergoing critical rehabilitation to improve safety and extend its service life. Work includes:

Recoating and repairing structural steel truss components
Resurfacing the bridge deck and approach roads
Enhancing guardrails and roadside barriers
Installing new signage to improve vertical clearance awareness

What to expect:

Single-lane traffic in effect during construction, managed by automated traffic signals
Lockview Rd. access will be closed; detour available via North Mary Lake Rd. This closure may be implemented prior to the start of main works. Please refer to Municipal 511 for up-to-date information.
Intermittent delays should be expected along the Muskoka Road 2 (Brunel Road) corridor in the immediate vicinity of the bridge.
Construction noise is expected, including some weekend work in accordance with local by-laws
Signage and advanced notice will be posted to help guide drivers safely
This year, more of the work will be visible to passersby, as crews focus on the steel and surface components above the bridge deck.
Dedicated flagging will be provided during peak AM and PM school hours to address excessive queuing observed in fall 2025.

Weekly project updates

August 17 Update:

Work planned week of August 17 to August 23

Crews will apply the final coat of paint, including areas that were not accessible in an earlier stage due to temporary work platforms.

Work completed week of August 10 to August 16

Crews removed sandblasting materials and cleaned the structure, to prepare the bridge's steel surface for coating.
Noise to nearby residences has been reduced.
Crews continued applying a primer coat (a base layer of paint that helps the final coat stick) each day, weather permitting.

Community impacts

Minor noise is expected between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
No other impacts are anticipated this week.

August 10 Update:

Work planned week of August 10 to August 14

Continue applying protective paint and topcoat to the bridge structure, weather permitting.

Work completed week of August 3 to August 7

Continued cleaning the bridge's steel structure and applying the first coat of protective paint.

Community impacts

Residents nearby may hear minor construction noise between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

August 3 Update:

Work planned week of August 3 to August 7

Crews will continue cleaning the bridge's steel structure and applying the first coat of protective paint.

Work completed week of July 27 to August 2

Cleaned and prepared the bridge's steel structure by removing old paint and rust.
Applied the first coat of protective paint in sections.

Community impacts

Residents nearby may hear minor construction noise between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

July 27 Update:

Work planned week of July 27 to August 2

Continue with sandblasting.

Work completed week of July 20 to July 26

Crews finished cleaning old paint and rust off the steel in four sections of the bridge, using a process called sandblasting. This involves blasting the surface with a fine abrasive material to strip it down to bare metal so a new protective coating can be applied.

Community impacts

Residents living near the construction zone may hear minor noise between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. while work is being done.

July 20 Update:

Work planned Week of July 20 to 26

Have the scaffolding inspected and approved before it's used.
Finish putting up temporary protective fencing around the work area to keep pedestrians and vehicles at a safe distance while construction is underway; in construction terms this is called hoarding.
Begin sandblasting the steel to clean and prepare it.

Work completed Week of July 13 to 19

Crews continued setting up scaffolding.
Installed temporary protective barrier to keep the public safely away from the work area.
Crews set up the base of the scaffolding.

Community impacts

No major impacts are expected right now.

July 13 Update:

Work planned Week of July 13 to July 17

Complete scaffolding in southbound lane.
Tarp installation and environmental protection ahead of the blasting and coating process.

Work completed Week of July 6 to July 12

Began working in the southbound lane with traffic using the northbound lane.

Community impacts
Weekend work will continue so crews can work to maintain the project schedule.

July 6 Update:

Work planned week of July 6 to July 10

Crews will begin to relocate scaffolding to southbound lane for sandblasting and coating work

Work completed week of June 29 to July 3

Crews worked to remove enclosures and scaffolding from northbound lane while subcontractor performed paint touch-ups

Community impacts

The single lane closure will be shifting to the south side of the bridge this week. Motorists should expect minor delays.

June 29 Update:

Work planned week of June 29 to July 5

Crews will remove the current enclosure, including tarps, scaffolding, and equipment.
Work will shift to the southbound side of the bridge for the next phase of surface preparation and protective coating.

Work completed week of June 22 to 28

Crews applied the topcoat of paint to the upper structural steel on the northbound side of the bridge.

Community impacts

The single lane closure will be shifting to the south side of the bridge this week. Motorists should expect minor delays.

June 22 Update:

Work planned the week of June 22 to June 28

Crews will complete the protective coating on the current section of the bridge.
Scaffolding and enclosures will be removed once coating work is finished.

Work completed the week of June 15 to June 21

Crews continued applying the protective coating to the current section of the bridge, completing the mid-coat sealer and beginning the topcoat.

Community impacts

A single lane closure remains in place, with traffic alternating through the southbound lane. Signalized traffic control is ongoing.
Flagging operations during school pick-up and drop-off hours will end as of June 25.
The bridge rehabilitation is now expected to be completed in fall 2026. Crews are working weekends to keep the project on track.
During the Ironman 70.3 event on Sunday, July 5, event organizers and OPP will direct traffic through the project detours.

June 15 Update:
Work Planned: June 15 to 21, 2026

Coating work on the current section will be completed.
Scaffolding and the protective enclosure will be removed from this section once coating is finished.

Work Completed: June 8 to 14, 2026

Blasting sand was cleaned from the bridge deck and enclosure.
Protective coating work continued on the current section of the bridge, including the application of a zinc-based primer and a mid-coat sealant.

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Locks Bridge Progression

For the most current road closure and detour information, please visit Municipal 511.

Thank you for your patience as we continue this important rehabilitation project to preserve and extend the life of the bridge for years to come.

Thunder Bridge Rehabilitation

Location: Thunder Bridge, Muskoka Road 2 (West Road). Work will also extend along Muskoka Road 2 between Hodges Lane and Silver Street, and to the pedestrian crossing near Gouldie Street.

Project overview: Thunder Bridge has served Huntsville since 1971. The District of Muskoka is rehabilitating the bridge to keep the crossing safe and reliable for another 25 years. The project also includes roadwork and a new pedestrian crossover (PXO) near Gouldie Street.

Construction period: Construction is phased over two years to reduce impact on residents, businesses and motorists, with several other major infrastructure projects underway in Huntsville.

Year 1: July 2026 to fall 2026
Year 2: Summer 2027 to end of 2027

Key improvements include:

2026

Concrete repairs below the bridge surface

2027

Repairs to the surface of the bridge and the structure just above it, including railings, joints and surface elements
A rebuilt sidewalk, replacing the current asphalt with concrete
A full rebuild of the roadway where it connects to each end of the bridge
Resurfacing of the road between Hodges Lane and Silver Street (top layer removed and repaved)
A new pedestrian crossing with flashing lights at Gouldie Street

What to expect:
You may hear construction noise and see some dust during this work. The District and contractor will keep disruptions to a minimum wherever possible.

Work hours: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some evening work until 7 p.m. possible. Crews may not be on site for the full length of these hours every day.

Getting around:

In 2026, delays will be minimal since all work will take place below the bridge. Drivers may see brief, occasional delays when crews and equipment move on and off site.
In 2027, Muskoka Road 2 (West Road) will be reduced to a single lane at the construction site. Please slow down and watch for posted signage through the work zone. More details will be shared before this work begins.

Weekly Updates

August 17 Update:

Work planned week of August 17 to 21

Crews will build wooden forms in preparation for pouring concrete for repairs at the east end of the bridge.

Work completed week of August 10 to 14

Concrete removal is complete at the east end of the bridge. Concrete removal work continues at the west end.

Community impacts

No new community impacts are anticipated this week.

August 10 Update:

Work planned week of August 10 to August 14

Continue concrete removal work at the east abutment.
Begin concrete removal work at the west abutment.

Work completed week of August 3 to August 7

Continued concrete removal work at the east abutment.

Community impacts

No new impacts to residents or pedestrians currently.

Muskoka Road 23 (Canal Rd.)

Location: Muskoka Road 23 (Canal Road)

Construction Period: Summer 2026, work to begin mid-July.

What's happening: Road resurfacing on Muskoka Road 23 from Deerhurst Highlands Drive to East Brown Road.

Work includes:

Full depth pulverization of existing asphalt
Two lifts of hot-mix asphalt
Associated driveway and minor road intersection reinstatements

What to expect:

Single lane closure during working hours (7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
All lanes will re-open at end of day
Minimal delays, expected 5 to 15 minute wait
No impacts to garbage collection

Scott Street (King William Street to Meadow Park Drive)

Location: Scott Street (King William Street to Meadow Park Drive)

Construction period: Summer to Fall 2026

Project overview: This is a joint project with the District of Muskoka and Town of Huntsville to modernize aging underground infrastructure and address local drainage issues.

Key improvements include:

Replacement of the existing watermain from the 1960s with a new PVC pipe.
New water service connections to property lines.
Restoration of affected surfaces.

What to expect:

Scott St. reduced to a single lane.
Continuous access to businesses will be maintained
Temporary closure of on-street parking near Shoppers Drug Mart.
Advance notices and door-to-door communication for affected residents.
Temporary access impacts to properties will be communicated in advance.
Scott Street sidewalk will remain open
Overnight water shutdowns to be completed between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. to minimize disruption to businesses including Shoppers Drug Mart and Tim Hortons.

Construction zone map:
Scott St. construction map

Pedestrian Crossing Installation - Muskoka Road 2 (Brunel Road) at Cora Street

Location:

Brunel Road (Muskoka Road 2) near Cora Street East.

Construction Period: Summer 2026

Project Overview:

A pedestrian crossing with overhead signs and bright flashing lights will be installed, with construction scheduled to start as early as July and the pedestrian crossing is anticipated to be working by late summer.

A construction notice was hand-delivered to residents in the construction area on June 22

What to expect

Traffic Impacts: To maintain safety during construction, there may be times when a lane is temporarily closed, and traffic will move through the area one direction at a time. Signs will be posted to guide drivers and pedestrians safely through the work zone. Municipal511 will be updated to help keep Google Maps and Waze current.
Scheduling: Due to the short construction season in Muskoka, work will take place during the summer and drivers may experience delays. All reasonable efforts are being made to reduce impacts.

As with all road construction projects, delays may occur due to unforeseen conditions. The District will provide advance notice where possible.  The District recognizes construction can be disruptive for residents, motorists, and businesses, and thanks the community for their patience during this important project. 

Learn more about the different types of pedestrian crossings on our Signs and Signals page.

Weekly Project Updates

August 17 Update:

Work planned week of August 17 to 21

Crews will coordinate with the property owner about removing a tree stump.

Work completed week of August 10 to 14

Crews carefully exposed the underground gas line on Friday, August 7, and installed the base supports and wiring conduit for the new pole.
A concrete pour for the pole base is tentatively planned for Friday, August 14.

Community impacts

No new impacts this week.

August 10 Update:

Work planned week of August 10 to August 14

Continue construction activities for the PXO on Brunel Road at Cora Street.
Complete planned soil excavation.

Work completed week of August 3 to August 7

Construction began at the PXO Brunel Road at Cora Street location

Community impacts

Short-duration flagged lane closures may occur during daytime working hours.

August 3 Update:

Work planned week of August 3 to August 7

Construction begins on the new pedestrian crossing, starting with removal of the existing sidewalk.

Work completed week of July 27 to July 31

A tree was removed to make way for construction.

Community impacts

A construction fence will go up around the work site.
Once crews begin pouring the new concrete sidewalk, drivers should expect traffic reduced to a single lane.
Please slow down and watch for workers and equipment near the site.

July 27 Update:

Brunel Road at Cora Street

Work planned week of July 27 to July 31

Removal of a tree to meet Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliance.

Community impacts

Please slow down and watch for signage.

Lake of Bays

Muskoka Road 117 - Road Resurfacing

Location: Muskoka Road 117 - East of Baysville from Muskoka Road 51 to Old Highway 117

Construction Period: Late August/Early September

What's happening: Road resurfacing and preservation on Muskoka Road 117 between Muskoka Road 51 (Echo Lake Road) and Old Highway 117.

Work includes:

Resurfacing to extend the life of the existing roadway.
Applying a thin protective coating to seal the asphalt underneath.
Improving the driving surface will help boost traction, and fix small bumps and dips.

What to expect:

Single lane closure during working hours (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.).
All lanes will re-open at end of day.
Minimal delays, expected 5-to-15-minute wait.
No impacts to waste collection.

Baysville - Muskoka Road 117 - 'Muskoka Main Streets' project

The District of Muskoka and the Township of Lake of Bays are working together on the first ever 'Muskoka Main Streets' project, starting in Baysville. This initiative was created to strengthen the places where residents live, work, and connect, because main streets are more than just roads. They’re community gateways, economic corridors, and shared spaces. For full project details please visit the project page at www.engagemuskoka.ca/mr117-baysville

Muskoka Lakes

Muskoka Road 169 Culvert Replacement near Glencoe Heights Road

Location: Muskoka Road 169, just east of Glencoe Heights Road

Construction period: Summer 2026

Project overview: A culvert on Muskoka Road 169 is being replaced to address structural deterioration and maintain the safety and reliability of this important corridor.

What to expect:

Construction is expected to be completed by end of July.
One lane of traffic will remain open at all times.
Traffic flow will be managed by temporary traffic lights.
Given the location of the culvert, there is no available detour for this location; drivers should expect minor delays due to alternating single lane conditions and plan accordingly.
A more specific start date will be shared once scheduling is finalized.

For the most current road closure information, please visit Municipal 511.

Thank you for your patience as we complete this important work to maintain important infrastructure.

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Pedestrian Crossings Installation

Locations:

Muskoka Road 118 (Frank Miller Memorial Route) near Stephen Road in Port Carling
Gordon Street at Muskoka Road 169 (Frank Miller Memorial Route) in Bala
Portage Street at Muskoka Road 169 (Frank Miller Memorial Route) in Bala

Project Overview:

About the Pedestrian Crossing in Port Carling

A pedestrian crossing with overhead signs and bright flashing lights will be installed. Construction is scheduled to start as early as June and the pedestrian crossing is anticipated to be working by late summer.

About the Pedestrian Crossings in Bala

A pedestrian crossing with a traffic signal will be installed. Construction is scheduled to start as early as June and the pedestrian crossings are anticipated to be working by early fall.

Work for both pedestrian crossings in Bala is anticipated to occur in two phases to minimize community impacts:

Initial excavation and installation of physical infrastructure is scheduled for June and will be complete this summer.
By the end of phase one, physical infrastructure will be installed. Signals will not be activated until control equipment is installed under phase two.
Phase two will take place in late summer/early fall depending on controller availability. At the end of this phase, the signal will be activated and available to the community. Minimal traffic disruptions are expected during this phase.

What to expect

Traffic Impacts: To maintain safety during construction, there may be times when a lane is temporarily closed, and traffic will move through the area one direction at a time. Signs will be posted to guide drivers and pedestrians safely through the work zone. Municipal511 will be updated to help keep Google Maps and Waze current.
Scheduling: Due to the short construction season in Muskoka, work will take place during the summer and drivers may experience delays. All reasonable efforts are being made to reduce impacts.

Learn more about the different types of pedestrian crossings on our Signs and Signals page.

Project Updates

August 17 Update:

Work completed week of August 10 to 14

Traffic poles have been installed (signal heads and support arms are still to come).
Grass in the area is growing in well.

Work planned week of August 17 to 21

Construction is on hold until the fall with materials on back order.

Bala (Gordon Bay Road)

Work completed week of August 10 to 14

No work took place this week.
Grass in the area is growing in well.

Work planned next week

Construction is on hold until the fall with materials on back order.

Port Carling (Joseph Street)

Work completed week of August 10 to 14

Line painting is complete, poles and support arms are installed, and crews are installing the lights today.
The crossing is expected to be energized (turned on and ready for public use) later today.

Work planned next week

The crossing is expected to be complete and open for public use.

August 10 Update:

Work planned week of August 10 to August 14

Complete line painting during evening hours.

Work completed week of August 3 to August 7

No work was completed this week.

Community impacts

Single-lane closures will be in place during line painting operations after 7 p.m.

August 3 Update:

(Bala - Muskoka Road 169 at Portage Road and Muskoka Road 169 at Gordon Street
Port Carling - Muskoka Road 118 at Joseph Street)

Work planned week of August 3 to August 7

Crews will connect the new crossing lights to Hydro One's power lines, so the lights are ready to go once the remaining parts arrive.

Work completed week of July 27 to July 31

Poles and support arms for the new crossing lights have been installed.

Community impacts

No new impacts to residents or pedestrians currently.

July 27 Update:

Work planned week of July 27 to July 31

Bala - Muskoka Road 169 at Portage Road

Installing the poles and support arms that will hold the new pedestrian crossing signals.
Connecting the crossing signals to electrical power.

Bala - Muskoka Road 169 at Gordon Street

Installing the poles and support arms that will hold the new pedestrian crossing signals.
Connecting the crossing signals to electrical power.

Port Carling - Muskoka Road 118 at Joseph Street

Installing the poles and support arms that will hold the new pedestrian crossing signals.
Connecting the crossing signals to electrical power.

Community impacts

Minimal traffic delays during installations in Bala and Port Carling. Please slow down and watch for signage.

July 20 Update

Construction in Bala and Port Carling is on hold until the fall with materials on back order.

June 26 Update

Construction in Bala is on hold for July and August, as key components are on back order.
Port Carling will be completed and potentially operational the week of June 30.

Stay Updated with Municipal 511

The District of Muskoka uses Municipal 511 to keep residents updated on the status of our municipal roads with regards to full or partial road closure(s), which may be needed for:

Emergency Repairs
Planned improvements
Community events

The Municipal 511 map (below) is a comprehensive map-based road information management and communications web application operated by a third party, not the District of Muskoka.

To use the map:

Click anywhere on the map to move the map north/south or east/west.
Zoom in or out using the + and – icons on the right-hand side of the map.
Click on a construction icon to read details about work being done in that area.