Barrie’s road construction season isn’t done yet as city pushes forward with upgrades

Road construction in Barrie, Ont.

By this time of year, Barrie residents are used to road construction with pylons, detours and lane closures at seemingly every turn as the city works on multiple major road and infrastructure projects aimed at improving traffic flow, upgrading utilities, and preparing for future growth.

According to the City’s latest construction updates, several large-scale projects are already underway or set to begin in the coming months.

Road Projects — Fall 2025 Update

The Mapleview Drive East and Huronia/McKay Road projects are among Barrie’s most significant infrastructure undertakings. Both are multi-year efforts that include new sewers, watermains, curbs, sidewalks, and complete roadway reconstruction. Once finished, officials say they’re expected to improve traffic capacity and safety in Barrie’s growing south end.

Design plans for a busy Yonge Street have been finalized for a transportation improvement project that the City says will include road widening, cycling lanes, and new traffic signals. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2026.

According to the City, some smaller, seasonal projects are already wrapping up.

Construction along Argyle Road, part of the city’s Pavement Management Program, began in early June and was completed in late September.

Meanwhile, reconstruction along Eugenia and Worsley streets continues into the fall, with roads open to local traffic only as underground work and paving continue. The City says the Wellington D1 Neighbourhood Reconstruction Program will expand and upgrade storm and sanitary sewer networks. The project is expected to be done in the new year.

City officials say the ongoing upgrades are part of Barrie’s long-term infrastructure renewal plan, which focuses on replacing aging pipes, improving stormwater systems, and ensuring local roads can support new residential and commercial development.