The next phase of the Dunlop St. construction project will start today and continue until fall 2020.
The city says the project is necessary to replace aging infrastructure in Barrie's downtown, will improve the pedestrian experience with wider sidewalks, new streetlights, planters and trees.
All businesses on Dunlop St. are open during construction, but there won’t be any patios between Owen and Toronto Streets.
The initial stage of construction took place on Dunlop St. (Poyntz to east of Owen) from August to November 2019.
The next construction stages are outlined below:
- STAGE 1 – March to July 2020-Dunlop/Owen St. intersection closure and Dunlop St. closed between Owen and Clapperton
- STAGE 2 – July to September 2020-Five Points intersection closure and Toronto St. intersection closure with construction areas on Dunlop St. between Clapperton St. and Maple Ave., and between Mary St. and Toronto St.
- STAGE 3 – September to November 2020-Mary St. and Maple Ave. intersection closure with construction area on Dunlop St. between Maple Ave. and Mary St.
Two-hour free parking will be provided in the Chase McEachern Way and Maple Avenue Central parking lots from March until the end of construction.
Residents/visitors must print a receipt from the machine and display it on their vehicle dashboard to be eligible for the free two-hour parking.
View the interactive map on Discover Barrie to see road closures, and detour routes, or click here to learn more about the project.
-Meanwhile, starting today, a section of Mapleview Drive in Barrie is going to be closed from Yonge Street to Royal Jubilee Drive until approximately May 15.
The road closure is a continuation of work that happened in the fall of 2019, which includes the construction and installation of a large watermain, sanitary sewer and road crossings.
Barrie Transit stops 515, 522 and 596 will be out of service for the duration of the road closure.
Route 3 will detour via Royal Jubilee/Sun King/Majesty/Prince William.
See Barrie Transit Service Notices for detour and GO Shuttle details.
For more information and updates on this project, please click here.
