The City of Barrie Transportation Master Plan identified Bayview Drive as key transportation corridor and recommended several transportation improvements to accommodate growth in Barrie to 2031.
This project includes road widening, cycle tracks, sidewalk work, new watermains and stormwater work on Bayview Drive between Little and Big Bay Point. The work also includes resurfacing on Bayview Drive from Little to Springhome.
Project Updates
August 1, 2025
Two-way traffic is open as of the evening of July 31. Construction work will continue on the east side. Regular traffic lanes are anticipated to fully reopen in November 2025, with final asphalt paving scheduled for Spring 2026. Area businesses and organizations remain open during construction. Motorists can expect delays while the contractor continues their work of:
Widening the existing road from two lanes to three lanes (adding a centre turning lane);
Installing cycle lanes on both sides of the roadway; and
Maintaining traffic control for worker and public safety.
July 23, 2025
Two-way traffic is expected to open in early August, though construction work will continue. Regular lanes are anticipated to fully reopen in November 2025, with final asphalt paving scheduled for Spring 2026. Area businesses and organizations remain open during construction.
July 3, 2025
The reconstruction of Bayview Drive continues to progress. To date, subsurface work including watermain installation, new storm sewer, and crossing culverts has been completed. Sidewalk installation is also underway.
Primrose Contracting Inc. will proceed with asphalt paving of the southbound (west) lane as follows:
Friday, July 4 (evening): Prepare for paving operations
Saturday, July 5 (full day): Asphalt road installation on the southbound lane
Sunday, July 6: Southbound one-way traffic reconfigured to the newly installed asphalt
Weather contingency: If required, paving will shift to July 11–13
Southbound one-way traffic will continue on the newly paved lane until it is safe to open two-way traffic.
The project is actively progressing. To date the subsurface work has been completed, including watermain replacement and installation of a new storm sewer and crossing culverts.
The contractor, Primrose, will continue progress by:
Widening the existing road from two lanes to three lanes (adding a centre turning lane);
Installing cycle lanes on both sides of the roadway, and a sidewalk on the west side;
Continuing one-way access for vehicles driving southbound on Bayview Drive until two lanes can be safely opened.
More construction activity in the construction zone will occur as the above work continues. A May 2025 information bulletin is being distributed to nearby properties.
November 28, 2024
The contractor has put their plan for the upcoming winter season in place. The southbound one-way configuration on Bayview Drive will remain in place until late spring or early summer 2025. Continuing the one-way access will help get the project completed within the expected timeframe. A November 2024 information bulletin is being distributed to local businesses/organizations.
November 21, 2024
Watermain and storm sewer work continues. Watermain work is heading southerly from Mollard Court. The twin box culvert was completed last week.
Traffic remains in a southbound one-way configuration. View the road closures map for detour details. Please continue to be patient while travelling through the corridor as maneuvering equipment and deliveries occasionally require stops in traffic.
October 15, 2024
Watermain and storm sewer work continues. Watermain work is heading southerly from 230 Bayview Drive and storm sewer work is currently at 286 Bayview Drive.
Traffic remains in a southbound one-way configuration. View the road closures map for detour details. Please continue to be patient while travelling through the corridor as maneuvering equipment and deliveries occasionally require stops in traffic.
September 17, 2024
Resurfacing works between Springhome Drive and Little Avenue were completed ahead of the first day of school. Storm sewer work and watermain work have continued in front of Allandale Recreation Centre and Innisdale Secondary School. Watermain will continue to be constructed south in the coming weeks. Storm sewer work in front of 230 Bayview continues. Twin box culverts have been connected to the existing structure. Dewatering has begun around the twin box culvert south of 330 Bayview ahead of watermain construction under the box culvert.
August 21, 2024
Construction continues this week with stormwater work in front of Innisdale Secondary School and Allandale Recreation Centre. Watermain installation has also begun in this location. Box culvert construction has begun at the downstream end (near Purolator). A creek bypass is in place while the new box culvert is under construction.
The Bayview Drive lane closure between Little and Big Bay Point continues. This closure allows for one lane of continuous, one-way traffic southbound on Bayview Drive. Bayview Drive is accessible from Little (there is no access to Bayview from Big Bay Point).
Asphalt resurfacing is occurring on Bayview Drive from Little to Springhome. Removals and base course were completed August 12 and the top lift asphalt is being paved today. Traffic is flagged one direction. Drivers are encouraged to follow traffic signal persons and signage. An August 2024 information bulletin was distributed to nearby residents.
The Bayview Drive closure between Little and Big Bay Point, which began August 2, continues. This closure allows for one lane of continuous, one-way traffic southbound on Bayview Drive. Bayview Drive is accessible from Little (there is no access to Bayview from Big Bay Point).
July 29, 2024
The below detour change on Bayview Drive will now start on Friday, August 2.
July 23, 2024
Work on the transportation improvements continue. Starting Tuesday, July 30, the closure of Bayview Drive between Little and Big Bay Point will be updated to help increase traffic flow and create an improved pathway for pedestrians/cyclists travelling through the area.
Instead of the current road closure, where people access Bayview Drive from either Big Bay Point or Little, depending on their destination, the closure change will allow for one lane of continuous, one-way traffic southbound on Bayview Drive. Bayview Drive will only be accessible from Little (there will be no access to Bayview from Big Bay Point).
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June 26, 2024
Starting July 2, Bayview Drive will be closed to through traffic between 230 and 240 Bayview. Businesses remain open! Access to businesses is available from Little Avenue or Big Bay Point Road.
The closure is required for stormwater culvert construction. The culvert works must occur during this timing window timing window to protect trout spawning areas downstream.
June 6, 2024
The contractor will be mobilizing to site the week of June 10, 2024. An information bulletin is being distributed to affected residents and businesses between Little and Big Bay Point.
Early works will include environmental protection and widening of the intersection at Little and Bayview. Temporary signals, curb removal, and temporary asphalt will be installed to ease traffic congestion during a future road closure on Bayview (anticipated from early July to October 2024).
The closure will be required for construction on two stormwater culverts. To complete construction on culvert one, a closure will be in place at 236 Bayview Drive and the road will be impassable at that point. Once culvert one is complete, the closure will move to culvert two, located at 323/330 Bayview (the Purolator driveway and Royal Tank Lines driveway respectively) and the road will be impassable at that point. The culvert works must occur during this timing window timing window to protect trout spawning areas downstream.
Watch the below project overview video to learn more about access during the closure and stay tuned for more information.
May 6, 2024
Utility relocation work is progressing well with activity anticipated to continue throughout May and early June. The City's construction tender has closed and will be awarded soon. Construction is anticipated to begin later this month. Monitor this page or follow the City on social media for future updates about road closures and construction impacts.
March 28, 2024
Utility work continues along the corridor with lane closures and delays anticipated. Alectra is on site installing final poles, pulling cable, and connecting customers. Telus, Rogers (Link-on) and Bell (Avertex) will soon be doing work along the corridor.
A full road closure is planned in the vicinity of the project from April 8–12. The closure of Bayview Drive (Big Bay Point to Mollard) is required to connect the watermain for an industrial development project. There will be no through traffic while construction occurs at this location (on the Big Bay Point side of Purolator entrance). Businesses will remain accessible from Little Avenue during this time.
March 8, 2024
The tender package for the general contractor has been posted on bids and tenders. Utility work continues along the corridor. During the utility work, lane closures will occur and there may be delays on Bayview Drive between Little and Big Bay Point.
February 1, 2024
Utility work is happening to prepare for construction and will continue for the next few months, with various utility companies leading the relocation of electricity, phone, cable, and internet services. Currently, Alectra is doing hydro work in the area. During the utility work, lane closures will occur and there may be delays on Bayview Drive between Little and Big Bay Point.
January 8, 2024
Utility companies will be relocating their infrastructure beginning in January and continue for the next several months. Residents and drivers may have delays traveling on Bayview Drive between Little and Big Bay Point Road. Please continue to slow down around construction works and obey traffic control measures in place.
July 5, 2023
Utility relocations are underway along Bayview Drive. Enbridge Gas through their contractor NPL Canada will be relocating services throughout the next month. Affected businesses will be contacted by their Enbridge customer service representative. Drivers are reminded to slow down around construction activities.
March 2023
The City hired Kodiak Tree Services to perform tree clearing this month, preparing the area for utility relocations. Drivers and residents may experience noise, traffic delays, and other minor inconveniences. Download the information bulletin for more details.
July 2022
The City has revised the active transportation design along this corridor and will be implementing an off-road cycling facility along Bayview Drive between Little Avenue and Big Bay Point. The revised design is underway and details will be provided once complete.
April 2022
The City has engaged the existing utility owners along the Bayview Dr. corridor in order to coordinate utility relocations to avoid future conflicts with the proposed roads. Design for these relocations is expected to be completed this year, with physical relocations occurring in 2023. Property acquisition is ongoing for the small sections of property identified in the Environmental Assessment completed for this work. Construction is still on schedule to start in 2024.
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 and 2022, with utility relocations expected in 2023. Construction is expected to start in 2024.
May 2020
100% Detailed Design under review by the City.
Project Features
The Big Bay Point Road intersection at Bayview Drive was part of the Harvie Road/Highway 400 Crossing project, completed in June 2021. The improvements to Bayview Drive will match the improvements that were constructed at the intersection, and will continue north to Little Avenue.
Contracted construction includes:
Widening the road to include one northbound lane, one southbound lane and a two-way left turn lane in the centre
Off-road cycle tracks on both sides of the roadway where possible*
Accessible sidewalk on the west side of the roadway
Replacement and improvement to local water and sanitary sewer services
Stormwater culvert crossing upgrades
Stormwater quantity and quality improvements
Street lighting upgrades
*This project was redesigned for off-road cycle tracks as much as possible. The dedicated off-road cycle tracks could not be fully achieved throughout the corridor due to property, utility, public transit requirements, existing recreation centre parking, and conflicting use constraints.
Schedule
Timing
Stage
2018–2020
Undertaking of detailed design and preparation of Tender Ready documents
2021–2022
Property Acquisition
2023–2024
Utilities
2024
Construction Start
2026
Construction End Final asphalt will be placed in 2026. Most construction is expected to be complete by fall 2025.
Access to Businesses/Organizations
Area businesses and organizations will remain open during construction, and drivers and pedestrians will be directed safely through the construction zone to access local businesses, Innisdale Secondary School, Allandale Recreation Centre, and other organizations in the area.
A detour in effect August 2, 2024–July 31, 2025. The road closure allowed for one lane of continuous, one-way traffic southbound on Bayview Drive. Two-way traffic opened as of the evening of July 31, 2025.
Affected Services
Barrie Transit
Construction will affect Barrie Transit routes and schedules. Changes to bus routes in the construction area will be posted in advance and details will be available at MyRideBarrie.ca/News.
Water Services
Water services will be shut off for short durations of the construction to allow for connection to the new watermain. At least 48-hours notice will be provided to property owners and businesses prior to any water shutoffs.
Curbside Collection
Curbside collection materials will be collected on the regular collection day during construction. Ensure everything for pick-up is curbside by 7am on your collection day so Primrose can bring items to the designated collection location. Please label containers clearly, so the contractor can return them.
Safety
The contractors are required to conduct work in a safe manner, such as using traffic barrels and fencing off excavations. Please use extra caution in the construction zone to ensure everyone’s safety.
Construction progressing (August 2025)
Two-way traffic opened as of the evening of July 31, 2025.
Construction progressing (May 2025)
Construction progressing (May 2025)
Twin box culvert under construction just north of Big Bay Point Road | November 2024
Visualization based on preliminary engineering; may not represent final conditions.
Visualization based on preliminary engineering; may not represent final conditions.
