A multi-year project to replace the Dunlop Street bridge in Barrie, Ontario, is set to begin, causing lane closures from July 14 to August 1. This project is part of the Ontario government's nearly $30 billion plan to upgrade Highway 400 to 10 lanes and improve provincial infrastructure, aiming to reduce congestion in Barrie. The entire project is expected to be completed by fall 2028.
Buckle Up: Multi-year Dunlop Street bridge replacement project set to begin
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A multi-year project to replace the Dunlop Street bridge in Barrie, Ontario, is set to begin, causing lane closures from July 14 to August 1. This project is part of the Ontario government's nearly $30 billion plan to upgrade Highway 400 to 10 lanes and improve provincial infrastructure, aiming to reduce congestion in Barrie. The entire project is expected to be completed by fall 2028.
- 1 Ongoing: Crews have started work on the Dunlop Street interchange
- 2 July 14 - August 1: Lane closures expected
- 3 Fall 2028: Entire project expected to be completed
- Years of traffic disruption for motorists in Barrie
- Reduced congestion and easier travel once completed
- Part of a significant provincial investment in infrastructure
What: The Dunlop Street bridge replacement project is set to begin in Barrie, as part of the Ontario government's plan to upgrade Highway 400 to 10 lanes and improve provincial infrastructure.
When: Ongoing (crews started work); July 14 to August 1 (lane closures); fall 2028 (entire project completion).
Where: Barrie, Ontario, specifically Dunlop Street bridge and Highway 400. Also mentions Lines 3, 5, 7 and 9 in Oro-Medonte.
Why: To reduce gridlock and save time for drivers on Highway 400, and to make it easier for residents to get around Barrie. It is part of a larger provincial plan to build, expand, and repair highways, roads, and bridges.
How: Crews have already started work on the Dunlop Street interchange, focusing on the new northbound Highway 400 on-ramp. The project will involve widening the Dunlop Street bridge to six lanes.