Public Works

Bridges

The Town's structural engineers through regular inspections make recommendation to close structures as structural and public safety concerns arise:

• Black Bridge Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study - Notice of Study Commencement and Notice of Public Consultation Centre No. 1
• Goltz Bridge on Ball's Drive from Highway 118 West to Covered Bridge Trail is closed due to bridge repairs.

Engineering

• preparing budgets
• reviewing and approving engineering drawings for development applications
• preparing RFP's, RFQ's and Tenders
• managing various engineering consultants retained by the Town

Parks Operations

Public Works is responsible for the planning, design, construction, maintenance, improvement and operation of the Town's park facilities, playgrounds, sporting fields and trail system as well as Town beautification projects and gardens, street planters, hanging baskets and street trees.

View our Municipal Parks page

Public Transit

The system provides citizens and visitors of Bracebridge a reliable and courteous transportation system in clean, safe and accessible vehicles, recognizing individual passengers needs and requirements.

We offer an environmentally-conscious way to get around town, affordable rates, a regularly scheduled route, and a conventional and mobility service that travels the urban core of Bracebridge. We service schools, shopping centres and major areas of Town.

Visit more information, please visit Bracebridge Transit

Roads

The Town of Bracebridge 318 km road network is comprised of both paved and gravel surfaces servicing urban and rural areas. Road maintenance programs are delivered to provide a safe driving environment, maximize the life of a roadway and to minimize the long-term reconstruction costs.

The Town of Bracebridge maintains all public roads within the Town, with the exception of provincial highways and some District roads, in accordance with District Municipality of Muskoka Standards, Province of Ontario regulated "Minimum Maintenance Standards" and present Town "Levels of Service". These standards and service levels ensure safe roads for all vehicles and pedestrian traffic within our municipality.

• Culverts and Ditching
• Catchbasins
• Dust Control
• Grading
• Gravel Shoulder Maintenance
• Line Marking
• Pothole Repairs

• Road Patrol and Inspection

• Roadside Mowing
• Sign Maintenance
• Street Sweeping
• Winter Operations

Reduced Load Limit Period

On an annual basis, the Town of Bracebridge implements a period of reduced loads during the spring thaw on a majority of the Town's road system. This is done in order to protect the road base from damage caused by wheel loads of heavy vehicles and to increase the life-cycle of municipal roadways. Pursuant to Section 122(7) of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.H.8 as amended, and in accordance with By-Law 2011-030, reduced loads on municipal roadways within the area municipality of the Town of Bracebridge shall commence at 12:01 a.m. on March 12, 2018 and remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on May 31, 2018, weather pending. For more information, please visit Media Release.

The Reduced Load Limit Period will be lifted on May 22, 2018. For more information, please visit Media Release.

Road Closures

For more information, visit the Road Closures Page 

Roundabouts

A roundabout is an un-signalized intersection with a centre island. These circular intersections improve road safety, manage increased traffic demand and help improve air quality by eliminating unnecessary stops and idling.

A roundabout is located at the intersection of Taylor Road/Muskoka Road No. 42 and Cedar Lane in Bracebridge.

Sidewalks

Stormwater Management Systems

SWM systems include works such as storm sewers, manholes, catchbasins, sediment forebays, dry ponds, wet ponds, oil and grit separators, headwalls and overflow spillways, etc. The SWM systems are located in residential, commercial and institutional developments throughout the Town of Bracebridge. Public Works inspects the SWM systems annually as mandated by the MOECC. Maintenance work is completed as required to ensure the various SWM systems operate as intended.

The Town does not maintain SWM facilities on private property.

Storm Sewers and Drainage Assessments

Street Lights

Common street light maintenance issues include:

• Burnt out lights
• Flickering lights
• Lights left on throughout the day
• Damaged poles
• Opened lens

To report concerns with street lighting, contact Lakeland Power Distribution Ltd at 705-789-5442. Please take note of the exact location and be specific with the street it is on, cross streets, the address or building it fronts and any light pole identification numbers.

Traffic and Pedestrian Signals

Traffic control signals, including those directing vehicles and pedestrians at intersections and crosswalks, are necessary to ensure the safety of vehicles and pedestrians. In an effort to meet this task, it is essential that signals be functional and efficient at all times. These signals are owned and maintained by the District Municipality of Muskoka.

To report signal problems, contact the Engineering and Public Works Department - District Municipality of Muskoka