The District of Muskoka and the Town of Huntsville are collaborating on two key local infrastructure projects – the reconstruction of Scott Street and the rehabilitation of Locks Bridge on Brunel Road.
“By coordinating our efforts, we’re not only upgrading critical underground services, but also improving sidewalks, drainage and accessibility,” said Randy Bissonette, Director of Operations for the Town of Huntsville. “These projects will make Huntsville’s core more resilient, walkable and welcoming for residents, businesses and visitors.”
According to officials, the reconstruction of Scott Street, from King William Street to Meadow Park Drive, is scheduled to begin in September and continue through mid-November.
Officials said the project aims to modernize underground infrastructure and address local drainage issues by replacing a 1960s-era water main with a new PVC pipe, upgrading water service connections, resurfacing the road, and restoring affected areas.
As part of the reconstruction project, the District is funding new sidewalks, curb and gutter, and a fresh asphalt surface.
Officials said during the construction, Scott Street will be reduced to a single lane. While business access will be maintained, on-street parking near the pharmacy and gas station will be temporarily closed.
Overnight water shutdowns will occur between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Residents and businesses will receive advance notice of any property access impacts. Pedestrian detours will be available via the King William Street sidewalks.
The rehabilitation of the Locks Bridge began earlier this summer, focusing on concrete work, steel structure repairs, and the application of a specialized protective coating to extend the bridge’s service life.
Officials said traffic across the bridge is currently reduced to a single lane, and temporary traffic signals have been set up to allow a two-way flow of traffic and minimize the impact on the travelling public.
For the winter, officials said signals and barriers will be removed to restore two-lane traffic, with the remaining work scheduled to resume in spring 2026.
“These projects represent an important public infrastructure investment in Huntsville,” said James Steele, Commissioner of Engineering and Public Works. “We always focus on minimizing disruption; however, with the short construction season, some disruption is inevitable. We thank residents, visitors and business owners for their patience as we complete this critical work.”
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