2023 road infrastructure improvement program

Select an area of interest by clicking the blue button to jump to the information about it. The efforts within this program are organized annually, approved by Council and facilitated by the Public Works department.

Bridge and Culvert Replacement 

Annual replacement or repair of structures that are in need of improvement due to poor condition. This year's program involves the following location:

  • 2023: Forest Lake Road Bridge - Deck Barrier Railings being repaired/replaced. Date TBD.
 

Capital Road Resurfacing and Rehabilitation 
 Gravel Lift

2023 Projects

Note: Full road closures not expected, however some lane closures may occur. 

  • Pevensey Road (Inlet Creek Rd to Proudfoot Rd) 
  • Inlet Creek Road (entire road)
  • South Lake Bernard Road (Pipes O'Pan Rd to Lakeshore Dr)
  • Basso Road (entire road)
  • Cheryl Crescent (entire road)
  • Ronald Road (entire road)
Pulverization 

2023 Projects

Note: Full road closure not expected, however some lane closures may occur.

  • Forest Lake Road (Lakeshore Dr to Joly/Strong Boundary Rd) 
Single Surface Treatment (SST) or Double Surface Treatment (DST) or Asphalt

2023 Projects

Note: Full road closures not expected, however some lane closures may occur. Gravel roads receiving DST cannot have calcium applied. 

  • Albert Street North (DST): High Street to Hill Valley Rd
  • Albert Street South (DST): Sunset Dr to High Rock Dr
  • Patches for culvert repair (DST): High Rock Drive, South Lake Bernard Road,  Forest Lake Road
  • Forest Lake Road (DST): Lakeshore Dr to Joly/Strong Boundary Rd
Slurry Seal (SS) or Microsurfacing (MS)

2023 Projects

Note: Full road closures not expected, however some lane closures may occur.

  • High Rock Drive (entire road)
  • South Lake Bernard Road (Muskoka Rd to High Rock Dr)
  • Muskoka Road (McLaren Ln to Robins Rd)
 

Road Closures

It is anticipated that Stirling Creek Bridge will be closed for 5 days in late July or August 2022, located at Stiring Falls Road. More details will be provided. For notification of unplanned and/or emergency closures, please sign up to CodeRED Notification System.

Ontario 511

For information on all roads, please visit Ontario 511 Traveller Information 

Roadside Ditching

Improvements made to road shouldering and ditching help the overall performance of a road. 

  • Road shoulders help stabilize the edge of the road as they are often used for emergency stopping or pull-over areas.
  • Roadside ditches collect water runoff and provide necessary drainage area too. 

When road shoulders are properly graded, surface water runoff is able to drain to the roadside ditches properly. This reduces the amount of standing water on the road and alongside the road.

2023 Projects

  • Pevensey Road (Inlet Creek Rd to Proudfoot Rd)
  • Inlet Creek Rd (entire road)
  • Albert Street South (Sunset Dr to 84 Albert St S)

Speeding 

Those wishing to report vehicles who are in violation of posted speed limits are encouraged to report to the Ontario Provincial Police and request regular patrols.

Stay Informed 

Capital Road projects are approved annually by Council through the Operating and Capital Budget. You are encouraged to attend the meetings and provide feedback to Council and Staff.  

For notifications of planned or unplanned road closures or work, please sign up to the CodeRED Notification System. 

Year Round Maintenance 

Ongoing or year-round maintenance is a major function of the Public Works department, such as:

  • brushing and tree maintenance
  • pothole repairs
  • traffic warning and regulatory signs
  • various culvert replacements
  • wash-out road restorations
  • winter road maintenance

These areas are monitored in addition to the areas within the capital road resurfacing and rehabilitation program.

Visit the road seasonal maintenance page for full details.

To report any road deficiencies such as potholes, please submit a road inquiry or call 705-384-5819 ext 203.