Bryne Drive South Extension Project
Delivering a complete streets corridor improving connectivity and safety
City of Barrie
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Barrie, Ontario Canada
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2017 - 2025
Transportation Project of the Year (C$10M–$50M) by the Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA)
Improves traffic flow parallel to Highway 400
Unlocks critical east–west connectivity across Highway 400 corridor
Completed ahead of schedule through strong collaboration
Challenges
- Address persistent traffic congestion in Barrie’s south end and near Highway 400
- Close a critical gap in the collector road network to improve connectivity
- Support rapid population and commercial growth in the corridor
- Integrate active transportation and municipal services within constrained corridor
Solutions
- Designed a new corridor linking Harvie Road to Caplan Avenue, improving traffic flow and reducing congestion on surrounding routes
- Delivered a continuous roadway connection to close a key network gap and strengthen east–west mobility across the corridor
- Developed a five-lane complete streets design to accommodate growing traffic volumes while supporting long-term city expansion
- Integrated cycle tracks, sidewalks, and upgraded municipal services into a single coordinated design, maximizing use of a constrained corridor
Highlights
- Named OPWA Transportation Project of the Year (C$10M–$50M) recognizing excellence in delivery
- Supports Barrie’s Multi-Modal Active Transportation Master Plan and long-term growth
- Opens a critical route that immediately improves how residents and businesses move across Barrie’s south end
- Supports long-term city growth by strengthening access to Highway 400 and surrounding commercial areas
Project numbers
~$16 million total project cost
~1 kilometer road extension
5 traffic lanes with cycling and pedestrian infrastructure
Includes watermain, sanitary sewer, and stormwater systems
