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CTV News
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Construction begins on County Road 27 road resurfacing project
Construction is officially underway on County Road 27 - a key north-south route for both commuters and residents alike on July 14, 2025. (CTV News/ Julianna Balsamo) Construction is officially underway on County Road 27 - a key north-south route for both commuters and residents alike. Contractors will be completing over two-kilometres of road resurfacing on County Road 27 from County Road 90 to Humber Street. This phase includes milling the existing asphalt surface, resurfacing with hot mix asphalt, line painting and the subsequent shouldering. This plan is part of the broader Transportation Master Plan update, which identified County Road 27 as a priority corridor due to growing pressure from regional development and rising traffic volumes. County Road 27 Construction is officially underway on County Road 27 - a key north-south route for both commuters and residents alike on July 14, 2025. (CTV News/ Julianna Balsamo) Back in 2014, Simcoe County's Transportation Master Plan flagged the need to widen County Road 27 from County Road 21 (Innisfil Beach Road) to County Road 90 from two lanes to four lanes. 'These improvements are necessary to support the arterial function of this primary travel corridor and accommodate planned growth in adjacent areas in both the City of Barrie and Town of Innisfil,' the County stated online. The resurfacing contract is scheduled to be completed by July 31, weather depending. 'Lane closures are occurring when workers are present. Traffic is alternating direction in the open lane with police officers directing traffic at the signalized intersections of County Road 90 and Ardagh Road,' said Collin Matanowitsch, public relations manager with the County of Simcoe, County Road 27 Construction is officially underway on County Road 27 - a key north-south route for both commuters and residents alike on July 14, 2025. (CTV News/ Julianna Balsamo) Other parts of the project include widening and resurfacing the roadway to improve traffic flow, upgrading drainage and watercourse crossings, and reviewing roadside lighting and safety. In a study provided by the county, findings showed that this major road could become congested over time.
CTV News
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Construction begins on major County Road 27 widening project
Construction is officially underway on County Road 27 - a key north-south route for both commuters and residents alike on July 14, 2025. (CTV News/ Julianna Balsamo) Construction is officially underway on County Road 27 - a key north-south route for both commuters and residents alike. Back in 2014, Simcoe County's Transportation Master Plan flagged the need to widen County Road 27 from County Road 21 (Innisfil Beach Road) to County Road 90 from two lanes to four lanes. Improvements were also considered along County Road 27 and County Road 90 to help ease northbound left-turn delays. County Road 27 Construction is officially underway on County Road 27 - a key north-south route for both commuters and residents alike on July 14, 2025. (CTV News/ Julianna Balsamo) 'These improvements are necessary to support the arterial function of this primary travel corridor and accommodate planned growth in adjacent areas in both the City of Barrie and Town of Innisfil,' the county stated online. This project will include widening and resurfacing the roadway to improve traffic flow, upgrading drainage and watercourse crossings, and reviewing roadside lighting and safety. Key intersections also being reviewed for possible improvements include; County Road 90, Ardagh Road, and Essa Road. County Road 27 Construction is officially underway on County Road 27 - a key north-south route for both commuters and residents alike on July 14, 2025. (CTV News/ Julianna Balsamo) This plan is part of the broader Transportation Master Plan update, which identified County Road 27 as a priority corridor due to growing pressure from regional development and rising traffic volumes. In a study provided by the county, findings showed that this major road could become congested over time. CTV News reached out to the County of Simcoe for a timeframe on the road project and what this phase means for commuters.
CTV News
17-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
New wildlife hospital opens doors to injured and orphaned animals across Ontario
The National Wildlife Centre opens a new wildlife hospital in Caledon Ont., on May 16, 2025. (CTV News/ Julianna Balsamo)
