Road Construction and Closures

The District of Muskoka has expedited improvements needed to the Wallington Creek Twin Culverts, located on Etwell Road (MR45).

Last month, a detailed inspection was initiated on the Wallington Creek Twin Culverts (near 1276 Etwell Road) and were identified to be in need of replacement before the spring melt.

We recognize the impacts the spring freshet could bring. Therefore, immediate replacement of these culverts has been scheduled to avoid emergency road washouts,and further damage to the road and surrounding property.

Etwell Road (MR45) will be fully closed at this location for approximately one month.

Construction will occur at the Wallington Creek Twin Culverts (near 1276 Etwell Road N).
A detour is in effect for the duration of construction. (approximately 200m north of Jarvies Road

We have worked with our waste management partners to ensure there are no disruptions to waste collection – please set out material as usual, on your regular collection day. 

Detour Map

We look forward to expediting the schedule and pending weather and ongoing COVID-19 impacts – we are confident the repairs can be completed ahead of schedule.

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

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

Road Reconstruction and Resurfacing of Muskoka Road 33

Engineering and Public Works - Report 300-1-A-20 

• Limits of construction: Iroquois Road to the end of MR 33 (South Gibson Lake Road) at the parking area/boat launch. 
  
  
• Traffic and Lane Impacts: Temporary single lane closures which may extend overnight on weekdays. Two lanes of traffic will be open on weekends. 
  
  
• Work Details: Road resurfacing and reconstruction for a smooth driving surface, improvements to sight-lines, open-grade treatment designed for an increased lifespan, drainage improvements, culvert replacement and grade raising. 
  
  
• Hours of Work: Weekday work - 7am to 7pm. 
  
  
• Contact: Questions? Please contact us at publicworks@muskoka.on.ca 

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.