Huntsville road closures in place for premiers’ meeting and protest

An OPP vehicle is stationed near a road closed sign along Deerhurst Drive in Huntsville, Ont., on Tues., July 22, 2025.

Motorists in and around Huntsville will notice several road closures on Tuesday and Wednesday this week as the Premiers’ Meeting gets underway at Deerhurst Resort.

Provincial police announced temporary road closures to manage traffic and ensure public safety along Deerhurst Road.

Here’s a breakdown of the specific road closures and restrictions in place:

• Deerhurst Road is closed to through traffic at Pen Lake Point Road heading westbound. This means that drivers will not be able to pass through the area without a valid reason to access local properties.
• Only local traffic is allowed on Deerhurst Road west of Ski Club Road and east of Canal Road. Residents and businesses in these areas will still be able to access their properties, but through traffic will be redirected.

On Tuesday, police also closed Deerhurst Drive between Canal Road and Pen Lake Point Road due to demonstrations related to the Conference of the Federation. Shortly before 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, police reopened the area, noting “regular restrictions are in place - local traffic only.”

As a result, motorists can expect disruptions to their usual routes, particularly in the vicinity of the resort.

The restrictions are expected to be lifted during the evening hours, allowing traffic to return to normal. However, motorists are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time to reach their destinations.

The premiers’ meeting is scheduled to wrap on Wednesday.