FAQ's
Answers to your Questions
What is the Bay and Beyond project?
The Bay and Beyond project is a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade in Gravenhurst, focusing on replacing and enhancing the underground pipes, roads, and pedestrian pathways that have served our community since 1944. It’s about ensuring Gravenhurst’s future with reliable water, sewer, and transportation systems. The project is in partnership with the District of Muskoka and Town of Gravenhurst.
How will construction affect routines?
While the project will bring temporary changes, like different routes and bringing in construction equipment, we are committed to minimizing disruptions and making sure you can get where you need to go. Please watch for signs and register for our newsletter to stay updated.
When will the project be completed?
The project is planned in stages. Construction is expected to be completed in 2026.
What roads will be closed for Stage 1?
Bay St. will be fully closed in both directions from the Steamship Bay Rd./N. Muldrew Lake Rd. intersection to Greavette St.
James St. will be the dedicated detour and truck route for the duration of the Stage 1 road closures.
How will speeding be controlled on James St. during the project duration?
Prior to the start of the Bay & Beyond project we began conducting traffic counts to determine the number and speed of vehicles travelling on James St. We are continuing to collect data now that the project is underway. This will provide us with information to determine whether enforcement and/or traffic calming measures are warranted.
If there are concerns related to speeding, residents can contact the OPP for enforcement.
What hours will construction crews work?
Work can take place between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday to Friday. There will be no work on weekends unless deemed necessary to hit construction deadlines. Notice will be provided prior to weekend or evening work beginning.
The lights at the intersection of Bay St. and N. Muldrew Lake Rd. aren’t responsive to traffic now, how will this be improved for this project with increase in traffic turning onto James St.?
The traffic signals at this intersection will be fully reconstructed with new detection loops. Once the upgrades have been completed, signal timing will be assessed to enhance traffic movements at this location.
What are sharrows?
Sharrows are markings on pavement to indicate a shared lane for bicycles and automobiles.
Getting Around Gravenhurst
- To get to the Muskoka Wharf area from Hwy. 11 N
Follow Hwy. 11 S to the Bethune Dr. S/Hwy. 169 exit
Turn left onto Hwy. 169
Turn right onto Muskoka Rd. S (MR 18)
Continue on Muskoka Rd. S to James St. W
Turn left onto James St.
Turn right on N Muldrew Lake Rd. - To get to the Muskoka Wharf area from Hwy. 11 S
Follow Hwy. 11 N to the Bethune Dr. S/Hwy. 169 exit
Continue on Muskoka Rd. S to James St. W
Turn left onto James St.
Turn right on N Muldrew Lake Rd. - To get to Hwy. 11 North from Bala:
Follow Hwy. 169 S to N Muldrew Lake Rd. (Bay St. closure)
Turn right onto N Muldrew Lake Rd.
Turn left on James St. W
Follow James St. W to Muskoka Rd. S (MR 18)
Turn right onto Muskoka Rd. S (MR 18)
Follow Muskoka Rd. S to Hwy. 169
Turn left onto Hwy. 169/Bethune Dr. N
Continue on Hwy. 169/Bethune Dr. N
Take the Hwy. 11 N exit - To get to Hwy. 11 S from Bala:
Follow Hwy. 169 S to N Muldrew Lake Rd.
Turn right onto N Muldrew Lake Rd.
Turn left on James St. W
Follow James St. W to Muskoka Rd. S (MR 18)
Turn right onto Muskoka Rd. S (MR 18)
Continue on Muskoka Rd. S to the Hwy. 11 S exit
How do I get to the Muskoka Wharf from Downtown?
To get to the Muskoka Wharf area from Gravenhurst’s downtown core:
Go west on Bay St. (MR 169), at the Canada Post building
Follow Bay St. by staying left through the Bay and Greavette streets intersection
Turn right into the Muskoka Wharf parking lot entrance at 908 Bay St.
How do I get to the Muskoka Wharf from Bala?
To get to the Muskoka Wharf area from Bala:
Go east on Muskoka Rd. 169.
Turn right onto N Muldrew Lake Rd.
Turn left onto James St. W
Continue on James St. W to Muskoka Rd. S (MR 18)
Turn left onto Muskoka Rd. S
Turn left on Bay St. (MR 169)
Follow Bay St. by staying left through the Bay and Greavette streets intersection
Turn right into the Muskoka Wharf parking lot entrance at 908 Bay St.
Is there a route for trucks?
Designated Truck Detour Directions