Road Closure – South Monck Drive, from Crawford Rd. to Falkenburg Rd. (Seasonal Flooding)
MUSKOKA LAKES, ON, April 15, 2026 – Effective immediately, South Monck Drive is closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic from Crawford Road to Muskoka Road 47 (Falkenburg Road) due to seasonal flooding.
Residents and visitors are urged to avoid non-essential travel in affected areas and to monitor conditions closely, as heavy rainfall and runoff may create hazardous driving conditions, including pooling water, reduced visibility, erosion, and sudden road damage.
This notice will be updated once water levels recede and Public Works crews are able to safely inspect the road. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to address this matter.
To report a public works concern, please visit: muskokalakes.ca/township-hall/report-a-concern/
For current road conditions and local weather alerts:
- Visit www.municipal511.ca for Municipal roads
- Visit www.ontario511.ca for Provincial highways (MTO)
- Visit www.weather.gc.ca for Environment Canada’s most current weather alerts or download the WeatherCAN mobile app
- Download and register for the Voyent Alert app to receive location-based notifications to your home phone, mobile device, or email.
-30-
For more information, please contact:
Tim Sopkowe
Manager of Public Works
705-765-3156 x251
tsopkowe@muskokalakes.ca
For general, media or accessibility inquires, please contact:
Mia Palantzas
Communications Advisor
(705) 765-3156 x360
communications@muskokalakes.ca
Let’s stay connected!
Instagram | muskokalakestwp
Facebook | Township of Muskoka Lakes
LinkedIn | Township of Muskoka Lakes
X | muskokalakestwp
Subscribe to the Township of Muskoka Lakes website to receive updates directly to your inbox for emergency alerts, planning notices, road closures, community events and more. Subscribe at muskokalakes.ca/subscribe/
Flood Safety & Preparedness
- Stay Informed: Monitor local weather forecasts and pay attention to Water Bulletins and flood messages issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and local authorities. Explore the provincial Flood Forecasting and Warning Program
- Keep Away From Flooded Areas: Never walk, wade, or drive through flooded roads or fast-moving water. Even shallow water can be dangerous and unpredictable.
- Protect Your Property: Move valuables, fuel tanks, and equipment to higher ground. Secure docks, boats, and loose shoreline items that could float away.
- Around Water: Keep children and pets away from flooded shorelines, rivers, culverts, dams, and spillways. Cold, fast-moving water is extremely hazardous.
- Be Ready to Act: Follow instructions from emergency officials promptly and be prepared to leave the area if evacuation is recommended. Avoid unnecessary travel so emergency crews can respond safely. Prepare an emergency kit that is ready to take with you at a moment’s notice.
Learn more about what you should do before, during and after a flood, and where to get current flood information: Floods | ontario.ca
Sandbags Available
Self-serve sandbags are available at Bala Sports Park (3224 Muskoka Rd. 169).
Contact Us
Township of Muskoka Lakes
1 Bailey St., P.O. Box 129,
Port Carling, ON, P0B 1J0
T: 705-765-3156 F: 705-765-6755
Office Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Subscribe to Township News
Stay informed about Township operations, programs, emergency notices, elections and more by subscribing to our news updates.