News release - City of Barrie
The McKay Road West and Veterans Drive intersection has been closed since May 2022, for the roadwork and infrastructure installation required to support growth and development in southwest Barrie.
This project reached important milestones during the 2023 construction season with the installation of 3.5 km of watermain, 1.5 km of storm sewers, 2.5 km of road paving, and has brought necessary services to the area.
The intersection was originally scheduled to reopen later this month, however, the road closure has been extended to July 2024. Delays from the complex infrastructure and utility work have impacted the completion of essential roadwork such as traffic signals, street lights, sidewalks, boulevards, and final paving—all of which need to be completed prior to safely reopening the intersection.
The new infrastructure will support growth and development in the southeast section of the Salem Secondary Plan Area. Once reopened, McKay Road will be five lanes and will include an urban streetscape with curb and gutter, raised medians, concrete sidewalks, raised bike lanes, and stormwater management improvements. In addition, the McKay Road and Veterans Drive intersection will be expanded and upgraded, including a centre median and turning lanes.
There is no access through McKay Road or Veterans Drive during the closure and all existing detours remain in place until the project is complete next year. Motorists are reminded to follow the signed detour routes.
For more details on the project and detour routes, visit the McKay Road West & Veterans Drive Improvements webpage.
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