14-07-2025
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.
