Road Closure Notice - Peninsula Road (MR7) Port Sandfield Bridge

port sandfield swing bridge with boat docks

Schedule Update: Road Open

ROAD OPEN: Peninsula Road (MR7) – Port Sandfield Swing Bridge

The overnight bridge balancing work was successful and the District has eliminated the need for additional full overnight closures. The Port Sandfield Swing Bridge on Peninsula Road (MR7) is fully open.

Crews will remain on-site during the day to complete additional work, with no disruption to traffic.
The District would like to thank the community and our partners for their patience and cooperation.

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 - News Release

Schedule Update

Overnight Road Closures at Port Sandfield Swing Bridge to Complete Upgrades

Work to upgrade the Port Sandfield Bridge is being accomplished without the need for a full closure overnight on Thursday, May 6, 2021.

There are now only two (2) scheduled overnight closures occurring on Monday, May 10, 2021, and Tuesday, May 11, 2021. During the road closure, a substantial overnight Detour is in effect.

Please note the revised road closure schedule for Muskoka Road 7 – Peninsula Road, at the Port Sandfield Swing Bridge:

Road closed overnight on Monday, May 10, 2021

Road closed at 9:00 pm on Monday, May 10, 2021
Road reopens at 5:30 am on Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Road closed overnight on Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Road closed at 9:00 pm on Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Road reopens at 5:30 am on Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Overnight Detour Map

The District and our partners recognize the impact road closures have on our community and we’ll continue to work to minimize impacts as much as possible.

Monday, May 3, 2021 - News Release

Issued Monday, May 3, 2021:

Overnight Road Closures at Port Sandfield Swing Bridge to Complete Upgrades

The District has scheduled the remaining work needed to complete upgrades on the Port Sandfield Swing Bridge on Muskoka Road 7 (Peninsula Road) in the Township of Muskoka Lakes.

Motorists are advised a substantial detour is in effect during three (3) scheduled weekday overnights.

Final bridge balancing work will occur in the overnight hours to reduce disruption and inconvenience to our community. The bridge and road will remain fully open during the day.

Substantial Detour in Effect - Overnight Only

Road closed overnight on Thursday, May 6, 2021

Road closed at 9:00 pm on Thursday, May 6, 2021
Road reopens at 5:30 am on Friday, May 7, 2021

Road closed overnight on Monday, May 10, 2021

Road closed at 9:00 pm on Monday, May 10, 2021
Road reopens at 5:30 am on Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Road closed overnight on Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Road closed at 9:00 pm on Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Road reopens at 5:30 am on Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Overnight Detour Map

The District and our partners recognize the impact road closures have on our community and we’ll continue to work to minimize impacts as much as possible.

For more information and to download the detour map, please visit www.muskoka.on.ca