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Reduced Weight Restrictions

Reduced Weight Restrictions - 5 Tonnes per Axle

Posted on Wednesday, March 08, 2023 12:15 PM

Every year during the period of March 1st to approximately May 31st, all roads under the jurisdiction of the Township of Muskoka Lakes are subject to reduced loads.

Effective Monday, March 13, 2023 there is a limit of 5 tonnes per axle. Load restrictions shall remain in effect until Monday, May 31, 2021 or a date determined by staff when the restriction can be safely removed.

If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at (705) 765-3156.

Special Event Temporary Road Closures - Bala Santa Claus Parade

Posted on Monday, September 26, 2022 03:42 PM

Upcoming Special Event Temporary Road Closures

Date(s) Closure:  November 12, 2022  

Reason for Closure:  Special Event – Bala Santa Claus Parade

District of Muskoka Temporary Road Closure:

  • Muskoka Road 169 (Hwy 169, Muskoka Lakes) from Bala Falls Rd to Burgess Avenue on November 12, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for the Bala Santa Claus Parade.

Township of Muskoka Lakes Temporary Road Closures:

  • Roads intersecting Muskoka Rd 169 including Bala Falls, Gordon, River, Elm, Grey, Mill and Maple...

Special Event Temporary Road Usage - MR 169 | September 18, 2022

Posted on Thursday, September 15, 2022 01:36 PM

Upcoming Special Event Temporary Road Usage

Township of Muskoka Lakes - Bala

Date(s) Usage: Sunday, September 18, 2022.

Reason for Usage:  Special Event – Terry Fox Run/Walk

  • Temporary Road Usage: Muskoka Road 169, (Hwy 169, Township of Muskoka Lakes) from Maple Avenue to 2874 Muskoka Road 169 on Sunday, September 18, 2022 from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm for the Bala Terry Fox Run/Walk.

ROAD OPEN: Milford Bay Road

Posted on Monday, December 06, 2021 08:42 AM

ROAD OPENED TO TRAFFIC

Milford Bay Road – Butter & Egg Road to Muskoka Road 118W

Please be advised that Milford Bay Road is fully open to traffic. Minor delays may still be possible this week but the road will remain open to two way traffic and priority given to EMS vehicles at all times.

Thank you for your patience.

Milford Bay Bridge Closure

Posted on Friday, June 25, 2021 03:37 PM

Upcoming Milford Bay Bridge Closure

Date(s) Closure:  July 2021 - November 2021 
Reason for Closure:  Bridge Replacement

Commencing in the week of June 28, 2021 the Township through its contractor Hugo MB Contracting will be replacing the Milford Bay Bridge.

As a consequence it will be necessary to close Milford Bay Road to all traffic at the bridge. Access for local traffic will be provided from either side of the bridge between Butter & Egg Road and the west junction with...

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