September 10, 2026
Construction continues to progress. The following work and road/lane closures are currently ongoing:
- Shanty Bay Road (Blake to Johnson)
Concrete curb, sidewalk, catch basin replacement, and road restoration work is currently ongoing and will continue over the coming weeks. Shanty Bay Road between Blake and Johnson is expected to remain closed until October 2, 2026. - Shanty Bay Road (Johnson to Crestwood)
The lined watermain has now been commissioned and will be connected to the live watermain in the coming days. Residents currently connected to the temporary watermain between Johnson Street and 145 Shanty Bay Road will be transitioned to the lined watermain next week. The remaining residents between 145 Shanty Bay Road and Penetanguishene Road will remain on the temporary watermain until the watermain installation work on Crestwood Drive is complete. This section of road remains open, with intermittent lane disruptions expected as work continues. - Shanty Bay Road (Crestwood to Penetanguishene)
Watermain and water service installation is nearing completion, with a road closure expected to remain in effect until September 11, 2026. Once the road reopens, intermittent lane disruptions are expected as remaining work continues. - Crestwood Drive (Shanty Bay to Baycrest)
Watermain and water service installation is ongoing. A road closure is currently in place until September 18, 2026.
Restoration work on Vancouver Street (Blake to Kempenfelt) is scheduled to take place in the coming weeks.
Signed detour routes are in place to guide traffic around the closures. For additional information and current road closure details, visit barrie.ca/RoadClosures.
September 1, 2026
Construction is progressing on the Shanty Bay Road watermain renewal project. The following work and road closures are currently ongoing:
- Shanty Bay Road (Blake to Johnson)
Watermain and water service installation is now complete. Watermain lining has also been completed. All properties have been transitioned off the temporary watermain and are now serviced by the new or lined watermain. Concrete curb, sidewalk, catch basin replacement, and road restoration work is currently underway and will continue over the coming weeks. Shanty Bay Road between Blake Street and Johnson Street is expected to remain closed until October 2, 2026. - Shanty Bay Road (Johnson to Crestwood)
Watermain lining is now complete. Work within the lining pits is ongoing. Watermain commissioning will commence the week of September 28. This section of road remains open, with intermittent lane disruptions expected as work continues. - Shanty Bay Road (Crestwood to Penetanguishene)
Watermain and water service installation is nearing completion, with a road closure expected to remain in effect until September 11, 2026. The roadway will be open to two-way traffic over the Labour Day weekend, beginning the end of day September 4 and will close again on Tuesday, September 8. - Crestwood Drive (Shanty Bay to Baycrest)
Watermain installation has begun. A road closure is currently in place.
The roadway will be opened to two way traffic over the Labour Day weekend, beginning the end of day September 4 and will close again on Tuesday, September 8. - Vancouver Street (Blake to Kempenfelt)
Watermain lining is complete. The road is now open to traffic.
Signed detour routes are in place to guide traffic around the closures. For additional information and current road closure details, visit barrie.ca/RoadClosures.
August 26, 2026
Construction is progressing on the Shanty Bay Road watermain renewal project. The following work and road closures are currently ongoing/upcoming:
- Shanty Bay Road (Puget to Johnson)
Watermain and water service installation is nearing completion and is anticipated to be finished by the end of August. Concrete and road restoration work is underway and will continue over the coming weeks. Shanty Bay Road (Blake to Johnson) and Vancouver Street (Blake to Kempenfelt) are expected to remain closed until September 4, 2026. - Shanty Bay Road (Crestwood to Penetanguishene)
Watermain installation is underway, with a road closure expected to remain in effect until September 11, 2026. - Crestwood Drive (Shanty Bay to Baycrest)
Watermain installation is scheduled to begin the week of August 31. A road closure is expected to be in place August 31–September 11, 2026.
Signed detour routes are in place to guide traffic around the closures. For additional information and current road closure details, visit barrie.ca/RoadClosures.
Completed Watermain Lining Areas
Watermain lining is now complete on:
- Vancouver Street
- Blake Street
- Shanty Bay Road (Blake to Puget and Johnson to Crestwood)
Temporary watermains remain in service to maintain water supply to residents. The temporary watermain on Vancouver Street, Blake Street, and Shanty Bay Road between Blake and Puget is anticipated to be removed by the end of August. Removal of the temporary watermain on Shanty Bay Road between Johnson and Crestwood is anticipated to be completed in early September.
August 14, 2026
A full road closure on Shanty Bay Road between Crestwood and Penetanguishene is expected to be in place Wednesday, August 19–Friday, September 11, 2026 for watermain installation.
Access for local traffic will be maintained throughout the closure. Emergency vehicles will be permitted through the closure for the duration of construction. Access for school buses will be facilitated as construction progresses toward completion. Other through traffic will follow the designated detour route. Motorists should expect delays and allow additional travel time. For detour details, visit barrie.ca/RoadClosures.
Dates are subject to change due to weather and unforeseen construction conditions.
August 10, 2026
Watermain and water service installation is continuing on Shanty Bay Road between Puget and Johnson.
Watermain lining operations on Vancouver Street, Blake Street, and Shanty Bay Road between Blake and Puget are now complete. A temporary watermain remains in service to maintain water supply to residents.
Watermain lining operations are ongoing on Shanty Bay Road between Johnson Street and Crestwood Drive. A temporary watermain is being used to maintain water service to affected properties throughout the lining operations. Shanty Bay Road will remain open during the lining activities; however, motorists should expect single-lane closures with traffic controlled by flaggers.
Watermain installation on Shanty Bay Road between Crestwood Drive and Penetanguishene Road is scheduled to begin the week of August 10. A full road closure in this section is anticipated to begin the week of August 17.
The following road closures are expected to remain in place until September 4, 2026:
- Shanty Bay Road between Blake Street and Johnson Street
- Vancouver Street between Blake Street and Kempenfelt Drive
A signed detour route is in place to guide traffic around the closures. For additional details, visit barrie.ca/RoadClosures.
August 6, 2026
Watermain and water service installation is continuing on Shanty Bay Road between Puget and Johnson.
Watermain lining operations on Vancouver Street, Blake Street, and Shanty Bay Road between Blake and Puget are nearing completion. A temporary watermain remains in service to maintain water supply to residents while the lining work is completed.
Watermain lining operations are now beginning on Shanty Bay Road between Johnson and Crestwood. A temporary watermain will be used to maintain water service to affected properties throughout the lining operations. Shanty Bay Road will remain open during the lining activities; however, motorists should expect single-lane closures with traffic controlled by flaggers.
The following road closures are expected to remain in place until September 4, 2026:
- Shanty Bay Road between Blake Street and Johnson Street
- Vancouver Street between Blake Street and Kempenfelt Drive
A signed detour route is in place to guide traffic around the closures. For additional details, visit barrie.ca/RoadClosures.
July 16, 2026
Watermain installation is currently underway on Shanty Bay Road between Puget Street and Johnson Street.
Watermain lining operations are also in progress on Vancouver Street, Blake Street and Shanty Bay Road. A temporary watermain has been installed to maintain water service while the lining work is being completed.
The following road closures are expected to remain in place until September 4, 2026:
- Shanty Bay Road between Blake Street and Johnson Street
- Vancouver Street between Blake Street and Kempenfelt Drive
A signed detour route is in place to guide traffic around the closures. For additional details, visit barrie.ca/RoadClosures.
July 3, 2026
As the watermain lining project continues, you can expect occasional lane closures and traffic delays.
Full closures of the following roads are expected to be in place July 6–September 4, 2026:
- Shanty Bay Road between Blake Street and Johnson Street
- Vancouver Street between Blake Street and Kempenfelt Drive
A signed detour route will be in place to guide traffic around the closures. For additional details, visit barrie.ca/RoadClosures.
The July 2–4 Blake Street closure will be rescheduled and more information will be provided once details are confirmed.
June 25, 2026
North Rock Construction has begun work on the project. Temporary watermain installation is currently underway in preparation for upcoming watermain lining activities. You can expect occasional lane closures and traffic delays during the temporary watermain installation.
A full road closure of Blake Street between Vancouver and Shanty Bay is scheduled from July 2 to July 4 to facilitate watermain installation. A signed detour route will be in place to direct traffic around the closure. Details are posted at barrie.ca/RoadClosures.
Barrie Transit service will also be detoured during the road closure. Details regarding transit service impacts and detour routes will be posted on MyRideBarrie.ca/news.
May 27, 2026
North Rock Construction will begin construction activities in June. Residents can expect to see crews and equipment mobilizing to the area in the coming weeks. A May 2026 info bulletin will be delivered to nearby residents.
