Bryne Drive South Extension

Project Updates

• Previous Updates

  May 2023 

  Tree removal operations have completed and utility relocations are well underway. The City has tendered the contract and will be awarding to the bidder shortly.

  February 2023

  The City is starting work on the Bryne Drive South extension from north of Caplan Avenue to Harvie Road. Utility relocation works are currently ongoing and tree removal operations are expected to start the week of March 6, 2023. Upon completion of this work the City will retain the services of the general contractor to complete the remainder of the project.

  December 2022

  The design team is nearing the completion of the tender package for Bryne Drive South and is expected to release the tender in early 2023. Construction is expected to start in spring 2023 with a completion of winter 2024.

  October 2022

  The City is nearing the completion of the Bryne Drive South design, and it is expected to tender the project in the next few months. Construction is then expected to start Spring 2023. Utility relocation work is ongoing within the existing Bryne Drive South (north of Caplan Ave).

  August 2022

  Utility relocation work within the existing Bryne Drive North of Caplan has started. This work is expected to be on-going until next spring.

  April 2022

  The City has revised the active transportation design along this corridor and will be implementing an off-road cycling facility along Bryne Drive North and South.

  January 2022

  The City of Barrie Infrastructure Department has completed the 100% design and are obtaining all necessary environmental permits and acquiring necessary property. Upon property acquisition, utility relocations are expected in summer and fall 2022. The City is expecting to tender the construction project for Bryne Drive South by the end of 2022, with construction starting in early 2023. The City is also looking at revising its active transportation design on this road to potentially include an off road cycling facility,​ if feasible.

  April 2021

  The City of Barrie Infrastructure Department has completed the 100% Detailed Design for this project. Property Acquisition is expected to occur in 2021, followed by utility relocations expected in 2021 and early 2022. The City is expecting to hire a contractor in early 2022 to complete the construction.

  May 2020

  • Design at 90% completion
  • Anticipated Tender Ready Package – Q3 2020