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Construction, Closures, Restrictions and Special Events

The District of Muskoka is investing in key infrastructure projects in 2025 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.

Slurry Projects:  Summer - Fall 2025

Project Overview: Application of Emulsified Asphalt Slurry Seal – Type II 

Description: 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.

Roads scheduled:

  • Muskoka Road 10E (Britannia Road) from Muskoka Road 2 (Brunel Road) Easterly (2.2 km)
  • Muskoka Road 20 (Doe Lake Road) from Muskoka Road 6 (Housey’s Rapids Road) to Barkway Road (4.1 km)
  • Muskoka Road 20 (Doe Lake Road) from Barkway Road to Huntclub Road (3.0 km)
  • Muskoka Road 21 (Fox Point Road) from Melrose to Limit (3.7 km)
  • Muskoka Road 30 (Walkers Point Road) from Marina Road to Broadley Road (2.9 km)
  • Muskoka Road 47 (Falkenburg Road) from Doherty Road Easterly (1.1 km)
  • Muskoka Road 47 (Falkenburg Road) from Muskoka Road 4 (Manitoba Street) to Houston Road (2.4 km)
Microsurfacing:  Summer - Fall 2025

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 19 (Beier’s Rd) from HWY 11 to CN Rail

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

Muskoka Road 118 from Donald Dr to Muskoka Rd 7 (Peninsula Rd)

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

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

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

Muskoka Road 117 from Tackaberry Rd to Stoneleigh Rd East

Muskoka Road 21 (Fox Point Rd) from MR 22 (Port Cunnington Rd) to Melrose Rd

Muskoka Road 18 (Muskoka Rd N) from Lofty Pines Dr N (2.5 km)

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

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

 

Bracebridge -  Muskoka Rd. 15 at Santa's Village Resort

Location: Santa’s Village Resort main entrance, Muskoka Rd. 15 (Santa's Village Rd.)
Expected Completion: Mid-June 2025

Project overview:
A new pedestrian-activated crossing will be installed to improve safety for guests and staff accessing Santa’s Village.

What to expect:

  • Single-lane traffic conditions during working hours
  • Minimal delays anticipated, please follow posted signage
Bracebridge - Muskoka Rd. 4

Location: Muskoka Rd. 4(Manitoba)

Construction Period: Summer 2025

What's happening: Road resurfacing on Muskoka Rd. 4 from North Wellington Rd to MacDonald Rd (0.7 km). Work includes:

  • Partial depth removal of existing asphalt and full base repairs
  • Repairs/Adjustments to catch basin, maintenance hold, water chamber and valves
  • Concrete curb, asphalt boulevard and sidewalk repairs
  • Topsoil and sodding
  • Paving (HL-3) hot-mix asphalt, line painting

What to expect:

  • Single lane closure during working hours (7:00 am – 7:00 pm)
  • All lanes will re-open at end of day
  • Minimal delays, expected 5-15 minute wait
  • No impacts to garbage collection 

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE 

WATER SHUT OFF NOTICE (July 2nd-3rd)

Bracebridge - Muskoka Rd. 37

Location: Muskoka Rd. 37 (Entrance Dr)

Construction Period: Summer 2025 – Fall 2025

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
  • Culvert replacement
  • Tree trimming and/or removal
  • Two lifts of hot-mix asphalt
  • Associated driveway and minor road intersection reinstatements

What to expect:

  • Single lane closure during working hours (7:00 am – 7:00 pm)
  • All lanes will re-open at end of day
  • Minimal delays, expected 5-15 minute wait
  • No impacts to garbage collection 
Gravenhurst - Lorne St. Watermain Replacement and Oriole Cres. Drainage Improvements

Location:

  • Lorne Street (Gateway Dr. to Islander Dr.)
  • Oriole Cres. at Segwun Blvd.

Construction period: June 9, 2025 – Fall 2025

Project overview:
This project will modernize aging underground infrastructure and address local drainage issues. Key improvements include:

  • Replacement of aging 150mm watermain with upgraded 200mm PVC pipe
  • New water service connections to property lines
  • Full road resurfacing and restoration of affected surfaces
  • Stormwater drainage upgrades, including a major culvert replacement at Oriole Cres.

What to expect:

  • Lane closures and local traffic only access within work zones
  • Detours provided for non-local traffic
  • Advance notices and door-to-door communication for affected residents
  • Temporary access impacts to properties will be communicated in advance
  • Drainage work scheduled during low water levels to minimize disruption
 Gravenhurst - Muskoka Rd. 6 (Doe Lk Rd)

Location: Muskoka Rd. 6 (Doe Lk Rd.)

Construction Period: Summer 2025 - Fall 2025

What's happening: Road resurfacing on Muskoka Rd. 6 from Tomingas RD to Conservation RD. Work includes:

  • Full depth pulverization of existing asphalt
  • Culvert replacement
  • Tree trimming and/or removal
  • Grade adjustments
  • Two lifts of hot-mix asphalt, line painting
  • Associated driveway and minor road intersection reinstatements

What to expect:

  • Single lane closure during working hours (7:00 am – 7:00 pm)
  • All lanes will re-open at end of day
  • Minimal delays, expected 5-15 minute wait
  • No impacts to garbage collection 
 Gravenhurst - Muskoka Rd. 6 (Housey's Rapids Rd)

Location: Muskoka Rd. 6 (Housey’s Rapids Rd.)

Construction Period: Spring 2025 – Fall 2025

What's happening: High Float Surface Emulsion on Muskoka Rd. 6 from Black River Rd, 4 kms West. Work includes:

  • Pulverization of existing asphalt
  • Granular padding and base stabilization liquid
  • Double application of high float surface emulsion

Slurry seal of road will occur 1 year after work, once surface as cured

What to expect:

  • Single lane closure during working hours (7:00 am – 7:00 pm)
  • All lanes will re-open at end of day
  • Minimal delays, expected 5-15 minute wait 
Huntsville - Locks Bridge Rehabilitation

Location: Muskoka Rd. 2 (Brunel Rd.), from Lockview Rd. to Brunel Locks
Construction period: Early June 2025 – Summer 2026
Winter shutdown: Full two-lane traffic restored during winter months

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.
  • 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
 Huntsville - Muskoka Rd. 10

Location: Muskoka Rd. 10, HWY 11 to Greer RD

Construction Period: Summer 2025

What's happening: Road resurfacing on Muskoka RD 10 from 150m West of Pinestead RD to Greer Rd. Work includes:

  • Pulverization of existing asphalt
  • Concrete curb and steel guide rail extension
  • Asphalt boulevard repairs
  • Tree removal and/ trimming
  • Replacement of culverts and ditch clean out
  • Paving (HL-3 and HL-8) hot-mix asphalt, line painting

What to expect:

  • Single lane closure during working hours (7:00 am – 7:00 pm)
  • All lanes will re-open at end of day
  • Minimal delays, expected 5-15 minute wait
  • No impacts to garbage collection 

CONSTRUCTION NOTICE 

 Huntsville - Muskoka Rd. 23

Location: Muskoka Rd. 23 (Canal Rd)

Construction Period: Late summer 2025 – Fall 2025

What's happening: Road resurfacing on Muskoka Rd. 23 from Deerhurst Highlands Dr to East Brown Rd. Work includes:

  • Full depth pulverization of existing asphalt
  • Culvert replacement
  • Tree trimming and/or removal
  • Two lifts of hot-mix asphalt
  • Associated driveway and minor road intersection reinstatements

What to expect:

  • Single lane closure during working hours (7:00 am – 7:00 pm)
  • All lanes will re-open at end of day
  • Minimal delays, expected 5-15 minute wait
  • No impacts to garbage collection 
Lake of Bays - Muskoka Rd. 8

Location: Muskoka Rd. 8 (Limberlost Rd.)

Construction Period: Spring 2025 – Fall 2025

What's happening: High float surface emulsion on Muskoka Rd. 8 from the boat launch to North Tasso Lk Rd. Work includes:

  • Pulverization of existing asphalt
  • Granular padding and base stabilization liquid
  • Double application of high float surface emulsion

Slurry seal of road will occur 1 year after work, once surface as cured

What to expect:

  • Single lane closure during working hours (7:00 am – 7:00 pm)
  • All lanes will re-open at end of day
  • Minimal delays, expected 5-15 minute wait 
 Lake of Bays - Muskoka Rd. 9 at Dwight Beach Rd

Location: Muskoka Rd. 9 (South Portage Rd.)

Construction Period: Spring 2025 – Fall 2025

What's happening: High float surface emulsion on Muskoka Rd. 9 from Dwight Beach Rd. to Muskoka Rd. 23 (North Portage Rd.) Work includes:

  • Pulverization of existing asphalt
  • Granular padding and base stabilization liquid
  • Double application of high float surface emulsion

Slurry seal of road will occur 1 year after work, once surface as cured

What to expect:

  • Single lane closure during working hours (7:00 am – 7:00 pm)
  • All lanes will re-open at end of day
  • Minimal delays, expected 5-15 minute wait 
Lake of Bays - Muskoka Rd. 9 at Cedar Patch LN

Location: Muskoka Rd. 9 (South Portage Rd.)

Construction Period: Spring 2025 – Fall 2025

What's happening: High float surface emulsion on Muskoka Rd. 9 from Cedar Patch LN to Civic #2809. Work includes:

  • Pulverization of existing asphalt
  • Granular padding and base stabilization liquid
  • Double application of high float surface emulsion

Slurry seal of road will occur 1 year after work, once surface as cured

What to expect:

  • Single lane closure during working hours (7:00 am – 7:00 pm)
  • All lanes will re-open at end of day
  • Minimal delays, expected 5-15 minute wait 
Port Carling - Muskoka Rd. 118

Starting in early May 2025, important construction work on Muskoka Rd. 118 (MR 118) to enhance safety, accessibility, and overall community connectivity will begin.

What’s happening?

This multi-phase project includes:

  • New pedestrian signals at the MR 118 and Lock Street intersection
  • Bridge surface repairs on both the Port Carling and Indian River bridges
  • Sidewalk upgrades and repairs to improve accessibility for everyone

These improvements are part of the District’s commitment to keeping our communities safe, walkable, and well-connected.

IMPROVEMENTS UPDATE 

Most of the construction work on the Port Carling Bridge and new pedestrian signal is complete.

Connecting the pedestrian signal, line painting and a final clean-up will happen the week of July 2, 2025.

Thank you for your patience while we complete work to make Port Carling safer and more accessible.

Torrance/Gravenhurst - Muskoka Rd. 13

Location: Muskoka Rd. 13 (Southwood Rd.)

Construction Period:  Fall 2025

What's happening: Road Resurfacing on Muskoka Rd. 13.
Work includes:

  • Full depth pulverization of existing asphalt
  • Culvert replacement
  • Road base construction
  • Tree trimming and/or removal
  • Open grade asphalt replacement
  • Associated driveway and minor road intersection reinstatements

What to expect:

  • Single lane closure during working hours (7:00 am – 7:00 pm)
  • All lanes will re-open at end of day
  • Minimal delays, expected 5-15 minute wait 

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.

 

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