Project Type
Road Design
Project #
EN1278
Status
In Progress
Estimated Completion
2031
This roadway supports the new Harvie Road / Big Bay Point Road Highway 400 Crossing and will improve traffic flow across the south end of Barrie.
The Bryne Drive extension is split into a north segment (Harvie Road to Essa Road) and a south segment (Harvie Road to Caplan Avenue). The Bryne Drive South Extension opened in September 2024.
Project Updates
September 23, 2024
Property acquisitions have pushed the expected completion of this design project to 2031.
Project Features
The Environmental Assessment and report were completed prior to detailed design commencement. The Stage 1 and Stage 2 Archaeological Assessment were completed as part of the greater Harvie Road/Highway 400 Crossing area improvements.
- Design for improved traffic flow parallel to Highway 400 with minimal environmental impacts
- Construction of a new 5-lane roadway, complete with off-road bike lanes and sidewalks
- Construction of a new sanitary sewer
- Construction of a new watermain
- New stormwater management ponds
Schedule
| Bryne Drive North Extension (Harvie Road to Essa Road) | |
|---|---|
| Initial design | 2018–2024 |
| Property acquisitions start | 2024 |
| Potential design parameter changes | TBD |
| Utility relocations start | TBD |
| Construction start | TBD |