City wraps up major east-end road construction project in Barrie

Intersection markings completed on Duckworth Street in Barrie, Ont. on Aug. 26, 2025.

The City of Barrie has wrapped up a major east-end construction project that caused traffic chaos for more than a year.

The work included a full rebuild of Duckworth Street between Bell Farm Road and St. Vincent Street, along with a new watermain installed on Grove Street from Duckworth to Nelson Street. Construction was carried out in three phases, with the final stage now finished.

Mayor Alex Nuttall said the upgrades are part of the city’s commitment to modernizing infrastructure above and below ground. “In addition to upgrading aging water and sewer systems, these improvements support safer streets, better traffic flow, and more options for walking and cycling,” he said.

The project delivered new water and sewer lines, stormwater upgrades, wider roads, new sidewalks and curbs, fresh pavement, and bike lanes. Intersection improvements were also made, including permanent traffic signals at Codrington and Duckworth.