Road Construction and Closures

Hot Mix Asphalt and Minor Surface Reconstruction - 311-31-A-22 

Muskoka Road 10 - Hood Road to Muskoka Road 2 was identified to require capital improvement and maintenance work to ensure that adequate levels of service and safety standards were improved and/or maintained.

• The anticipated start date of this contract is May 24, 2022, with a targeted substantial completion date of August 19, 2022. Note that this is the contract window, construction work and timelines will occur anytime between these dates. 
• Link to EPW Committee Report 
• The District has coordinated with the Town of Bracebridge, Township of Lake of Bays, and Township of Muskoka Lakes to execute a combined contract including the base reclamation and high float surface treatment of various area municipality owned local roads.

For questions and concerns about this project, please email us or call us at 705-645-6764. 

Hot Mix Asphalt and Minor Surface Reconstruction - Contract# 311-31-A-22

Muskoka Road 19 – from the Muskoka Road 13 intersection to the CN Rail tracks was originally scheduled for high float surface treatment but later combined together and included in this subject Contract due to its location, and primary use as a heavy vehicle haul route. Hot mix asphalt was determined to be the preferred surface treatment due to its relative durability and longevity under heavier load conditions.

• The anticipated start date of this contract is May 24, 2022, with a targeted substantial completion date of August 19, 2022. Note that this is the contract window, construction work and timelines will occur anytime between these dates. 
• The District has coordinated with the Town of Bracebridge, Township of Lake of Bays, and Township of Muskoka Lakes to execute a combined contract including the base reclamation and high float surface treatment of various area municipality owned local roads.
• Link to EPW Committee Report

For questions and concerns about this project, please email us or call us at 705-645-6764. 

Muskoka Road 118 from Cedar Beach to Touchstone

Resurfacing and Minor Reconstruction - Contract# 311-33-A-22

The District has been working to sequentially resurface and widen sections of Muskoka Road 118 between the Town of Bracebridge and Muskoka Road 25 (Brackenrig Road) due to aging infrastructure, deteriorating conditions, and to improve levels of service.

The subject section commences at Cedar Beach Road, adjacent to the limits of the previous project, and continues to the Touchstone Resort entrance. 

• The anticipated start date of this contract is early June, 2022, with a targeted substantial completion date of October 7, 2022.
• Link to EPW Committee Report

For questions and concerns about this project, please email us or call us at 705-645-6764. 

Slurry Seal - Contract # 311-26-A-22 

• Muskoka Road 2 - from Muskoka Road 45 to Bittern Creek Culvert
• Muskoka Road 45 from Muskoka Road 3 to Jarvies Road
• Muskoka Road 46 from Huntsville/Bracebridge boundary to Hughes Road
• Muskoka Road 46 from Child's Pit Entrance to #1500 Muskoka Road 46
• Link to EPW Committee Report 

This contract is scheduled to commence on June 6, 2022, with a targeted completion date of no later than October 7, 2022. Contract administration and project oversight will be managed in-house by District staff. There are currently no planned road closures for this scope of work and one-lane of traffic will be maintained at all times.

For questions and concerns about this project, please email us or call us at 705-645-6764. 

Micro-surfacing - Contract#311-27-A-22

This contract is scheduled to commence on June 6, 2022, with a targeted completion date of no later than October 7, 2022. Contract administration and project oversight will be managed in-house by District staff. There are currently no planned road closures for this scope of work and one-lane of traffic will be maintained at all times.

• MR 4 (Raymond Road) Lone Pine Drive to MR35
• MR 9 (South Portage Road) Great Divide Hill
• MR 12 (Twelve Mile Bay Road) Highway 400 to 1km Westerly
• MR 17 (Muskoka Beach Road) from Hoc Roc Bridge to Matts Road
• MR 21 from Highway 35 to MR 22
• MR 24 from Highway 141 to MR 4
• Falkenburg Road to MR 118
• 9 MR 47 from MR 4 to CN Tracks
• Link to EPW Committee Report 

The anticipated start date of this contract is May 23, 2022, with a targeted substantial completion date of September 30, 2022.

• MR 23 Wolf Bay Road to Deerfoot Trail
• MR 26 Muskoka Road 169 to Eveleigh Road 
• MR 46 Hughes Road to Clearwater Lake Road
• MR 49 Muskoka Road 13 to Bea Dale Lane
• Link to EPW Report

April 11, 2022 - Update:

The District of Muskoka and the Town of Bracebridge will be undertaking road improvements to Beaumont Drive (MR16) and Stuart Lane in the Town of Bracebridge.

The focus of this project is to improve the driving surface with new asphalt, culvert replacements and restore proper ditch drainage. In addition to the roadway works and to reduce future traffic disruptions and impacts to the Beaumont Drive community, the District will also be completing watermain replacement from #100 Beaumont Drive to #154 Beaumont Drive.

During road repairs, residents will have access to driveways/properties at all times. However, there may times when driveway access will require to be restricted for short periods of time. Project staff will work with those properties directly, should a temporary restriction be necessary.

We anticipate this work to be completed at the end of June, and are working to reduce traffic disruptions and delays as much as possible.

As we continue to experience challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic, we are taking advantage of timelines and opportunities to advance start-dates so crews can mobilize and start work quickly.

Project Summary - Beaumont Drive (MR16) – Road Improvements:

• Location:         Muskoka Road 118 to #154 Beaumont Drive
• Contract:         Fowler Construction Ltd.
• Duration:         April – End of June, 2022
• Impacts:          Daytime road reconstruction work 7am – 7pm, single lane closures
                         and traffic delays will be experienced during this time
• Disruptions:     A temporary water service disruption will be required to affected
                         properties – homeowners will be provided a minimum of 48 
                         hours advance notice of any disruption and will work with
                         customers to ensure minimal inconveniences  

If you have questions about this project, please email us at publicworks@muskoka.on.ca or call our office at 705-645-6764. Updates will be posted on our website at www.muskoka.on.ca

Please visit our online engagement portal at www.engagemuskoka.ca/svroad for more information about this project.  

Spring, 2022 Update:

District staff delivered a report to Engineering and Public Works Committee (External link)on September 22, 2021, recommending a "Muskoka Solution" to improve Santa's Village Road. This design was a result of the significant community feedback received throughout the duration of the project.

• Read the Report(External link)
• View the Presentation(External link)

Highlights of the recommended "Muskoka Solution"

• Paved shoulders: 0.5 metres and 1.0 metres – varying paved shoulder widths - use of District property only
• Property: No property acquisition, no expropriation – use of District property only
• Trees: Reduced tree removals, required as part of construction
• Guiderail: Steel beam guardrail
• Safety: Reduce speed limit to 40km/hr and consideration/investigation of three-way stop at Leslie Drive
• Share the Road: Designated bicycle route and share the road/safety signage
• Santa’s Village: Continued work with Theme Park for private servicing needs
  
  

April, 2022 - project update: 

• The final design is set and Tendering is underway.  The Tendering process will last throughout the month of April and into early May. Once Tendering is completed and the successful Contractor has been determined, more detailed information will be available and shared regarding the final design plan, and actual construction schedule/resulting traffic impacts.
  
  
• The construction work is currently anticipated to start on May 24, 2022. Final schedule is dependent on the outcome of the Tendering process and the successful Contractor’s work plan. Required construction completion date is October 7, 2022.
  
  
• A full time District Inspector has been assigned to this work and will be made available to residents to discuss local impacts and design specifics following the completion of the tendering process. More information to come. 
  • The District will release a more detailed community information presentation which will further outline the final design specifics, anticipated construction schedule, and expected traffic impacts prior to the start of construction.

We're upgrading the water and sewer infrastructure in downtown Huntsville. This provided us a unique opportunity to partner with the Town of Huntsville to streetscape and transform the downtown at the same time. 

Our partners at the Town of Huntsville have created resources at Huntsville.ca for residents and businesses. We also encourage you to visit our online engagement website at EngageMuskoka.ca for survey and engagement opportunities.   

Town of Bracebridge: Chubb Downey and Smith Street - Replacement of Water and Sanitary Linear Infrastructure, and Surface Reconstruction

Contract #600-11-A-22

Periodic lane closures can be expected for local residents of Chubb Downey Street and Smith Street due to ongoing construction operations. Traffic will be restricted to local users only.

The District and Town will work with the Contractor to ensure access is maintained to the Chubb Downey Community Centre at all times. Construction operations will be staged to minimize impacts as much as possible.

• Work is anticipated to commence in late June with a targeted substantial completion date of August 19, 2022.
• Link to EPW Committee Report

Town of Gravenhurst: Bishop Street and David Street - Various Environmental Infrastructure Replacements  

Contract #600-4-B-22

David Street and Bishop Street are local roads in the Town of Gravenhurst. The District owns the water and wastewater infrastructure beneath these roads for which multiple segments have been identified to have reached the end of their service life and are in need of replacement.

The limits of construction are as follows: • David Street – Third Street Westerly to End; and • Bishop Street – Fourth Street Easterly to End

• The limits of construction: David Street – Third Street Westerly to End; and
• Bishop Street – Fourth Street Easterly to End
• Work is anticipated to commence in late June with a targeted substantial completion date of October 26, 2022.
• Link to EPW Committee Report

Town of Bracebridge: Taylor Road entrance to Paramedic / Fire Station - Catch basin repair

Wednesday June 22, 2022

Underground and surface repairs to infrastructure at the Taylor Road entrance to Paramedic / Fire Station 1 at 225 Taylor Road.

• During this time there will be no access in or out of the Taylor Road entrance.
• Please be advised that Paramedic and Fire personnel will be using the Joseph Street entrance for all operations on Wednesday June 22, which will result in increased traffic of personal vehicles and emergency vehicles in the area.