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All current fire permits are suspended. Daytime burning and fireworks are prohibited. Evening burning is permitted with extreme caution.
The Township’s Operational Services Department is responsible for maintaining over 380 kilometres of Township roads, as well as 110 kilometres of District roads within our boundaries. Through our road and sidewalk maintenance program, we work to ensure residents and visitors can travel safely and comfortably throughout Muskoka Lakes.
We are committed to maintaining a high standard of care for our road and sidewalk infrastructure. Our team continuously explores new technologies and best practices to improve service delivery, while remaining both fiscally responsible and environmentally conscious.
Each year, we invest in upgrading and improving local road infrastructure. The following roads are planned for work in 2026:
Gravel Resurfacing - brushing, ditching, culvert replacement and rock removal as required. The road will be resurfaced with gravel and dust suppressant applied to stabilize the granular material and limit material loss.
Spring / Summer 2026
From 3.65km north of Hekkla Road to 6.1km north of Hekkla Road
Slurry seal - a routine follow-up treatment for surface treatment application (completed in 2025) to extend the life of the surface treatment.
Spring / Summer 2026
From Big Joe Road to End (1059 Big Joe Rd, Unit 16)
Slurry seal - a routine follow-up treatment for surface treatment application (completed in 2025) to extend the life of the surface treatment.
Spring / Summer 2026
From Hemlock Point Road to End (1103 Big Joe Rd)
The scope of this project will include raising the dam wall, installing a permanent spillway to redirect overflow during periods of high water, reconstructing the current retaining wall downstream of the dam and roadway improvements in the surrounding area to ensure long-term stability and support.
Work will begin Summer 2026 and is expected to be completed by Fall / Winter 2026.
From Mill Street to approximately 50 metres west (see map below). A signed detour route will be in place, and access to River Street will remain available via Maple Avenue.
Click here to read the official notice
Please be advised that the Burgess Dam is not designed or intended to function as a flood control structure. The current construction project is focused on maintaining and enhancing the structural integrity of the dam. Flood control infrastructure typically requires large-scale reservoir systems with the capacity to store excess water capabilities that this structure was not designed or constructed to provide.
Surface Treatment Resurfacing - pulverizing, brushing, ditching, culverts, rock removal, additional granular base, base stabilization and double surface treatment. In 2027, a follow-up slurry seal treatment is
planned via a separate project.
Spring / Summer 2026
Muskoka Road 169 to Kendon Road/1000 Kendon Road
Slurry seal - a routine follow-up treatment for surface treatment application (completed in 2025) to extend the life of the surface treatment.
Spring / Summer 2026
From Muskoka Road 7 to Hemlock Point Side Road
Hot Mix Resurfacing - pulverizing, brushing, ditching, culverts, rock removal, additional granular base, base stabilization and hot mix asphalt paving
Spring / Summer 2026
From Mornius Road to Bluff Road
Surface Treatment Rehabilitation - pulverizing, brushing, ditching, culverts, rock removal, additional granular base, base stabilization and double surface treatment. In 2027, a follow-up slurry seal treatment is
planned via a separate project.
Spring / Summer 2026
From Bluff Road to End (Fair-Lee Park Road/Islander Avenue)
Surface Treatment Resurfacing - pulverizing, brushing, ditching, culverts, rock removal, additional granular base, base stabilization and double surface treatment. In 2027, a follow-up slurry seal treatment is
planned via a separate project.
Spring / Summer 2026
From Hallett Road/1000 Kendon Road to End (1157 Keeler Road)
Slurry seal - a routine follow-up treatment for surface treatment application (completed in 2025) to extend the life of the surface treatment.
Spring / Summer 2026
From Muskoka Road 118 W to Ziska Road
Surface Treatment Resurfacing - pulverizing, brushing, ditching, culverts, rock removal, additional granular base, base stabilization and double surface treatment. In 2027, a follow-up slurry seal treatment is
planned via a separate project.
Spring / Summer 2026
McLeod Road (0.5km)
Paved hill resurfacing
Spring / Summer 2026
McLeod Road (200m)
The paved hill is located at the beginning of the seasonally maintained portion of the road, with the
remainder of the road having a gravel surface.
Surface Treatment Resurfacing - pulverizing, brushing, ditching, culverts, rock removal, additional granular base, base stabilization and double surface treatment. In 2027, a follow-up slurry seal treatment is
planned via a separate project.
Spring / Summer 2026
From Muskoka Road 169 to Muskoka Road 169
Surface Treatment Resurfacing - pulverizing, brushing, ditching, culverts, rock removal, additional granular base, base stabilization and double surface treatment. In 2027, a follow-up slurry seal treatment is
planned via a separate project.
Spring / Summer 2026
From Muskoka Road 24 (Deebank Rd) to 1452 North Shore Road
Paved hill resurfacing
Spring / Summer 2026
North Shore Rd (0.14km & 0.1km)
The paved hill is located at the beginning of the seasonally maintained portion of the road, with the remainder of the road having a gravel surface.
Slurry seal - a routine follow-up treatment for surface treatment application (completed in 2025) to extend the life of the surface treatment.
Spring / Summer 2026
From Muskoka Road 4 to End (1364 Rostrevor Rd)
Hot mix resurfacing (paved hills) - pulverizing, brushing, ditching, culverts, rock removal, additional granular base, base stabilization and hot mix asphalt paving
Spring / Summer 2026
Rosseau Lake Road 3 (0.15km)
Surface Treatment Resurfacing - pulverizing, brushing, ditching, culverts, rock removal, additional granular base, base stabilization and double surface treatment. In 2027, a follow-up slurry seal treatment is
planned via a separate project.
Spring / Summer 2026
From North Shore Road to 1189 Sandwood Road
Slurry seal - a routine follow-up treatment for surface treatment application (completed in 2025) to extend the life of the surface treatment.
Spring / Summer 2026
From Muskoka Road 26 to End (1160 Whiteside Road)
Slurry seal - a routine follow-up treatment for surface treatment application (completed in 2025) to extend the life of the surface treatment.
Spring / Summer 2026
From Kirrie Glenn Road to Partridge Lane (Boundary Line - Town of Bracebridge)
The District of Muskoka will be installing three new pedestrian crossings in the Township of Muskoka Lakes to make its roads safer and more accessible for all.
About the Pedestrian Crossing in Port Carling: A pedestrian crossing with overhead signs and bright flashing lights will be installed at Muskoka Road 118 (Frank Miller Memorial Route) near Stephen Road in Port Carling. Construction is scheduled to start as early as June 2026 and the pedestrian crossing is anticipated to be working by late summer 2026.
About the Pedestrian Crossings in Bala: A pedestrian crossing with a traffic signal will be installed at Gordon Street at Muskoka Road 169 (Frank Miller Memorial Route) and Portage Street at Muskoka Road 169 (Frank Miller Memorial Route) in Bala. Construction is scheduled to start as early as June 2026 and the pedestrian crossings are anticipated to be working by early fall 2026.
What to Know:
This project is being led by the District of Muskoka.
Learn more about the project here: Three New Pedestrian Crossings To Be Installed Across Muskoka Lakes | The District Municipality of Muskoka
For questions or concerns, please contact publicworks@muskoka.on.ca or call 705-645-2100
This study, seeks to provide an initial overview of current operations and options for optimizing Public Works service delivery in the Township.
Supporting Documents:
Next Steps:
On July 15, 2026, Committee will further discuss the three options that were presented in the study which include:
Based on the option supported, staff will develop a prioritization and funding strategy through the 2027 budget process.
For the live stream and meeting agendas, visit the Township of Muskoka Lakes' Government Portal.
For questions or concerns, please contact:
Operational Services
pw@muskokalakes.ca
705-765-3156
Explore our Township of Muskoka Lakes Road Index Map.
To report a concern, share it with us using the online form here: Report a Concern
For additional support, please contact:
Public Works, Township of Muskoka Lakes
705-765-3156
pw@muskokalakes.ca
The following roads are under the jurisdiction of the District of Muskoka:
For more information view the District Road Map or contact the District of Muskoka Engineering and Public Works Department at 705-645-6764. All District Road Capital projects can be found the District of Muskoka website.
The following roads are under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation:
For any questions or to report an issue to a road maintained by the Ministry of Transportation, you can contact them directly at 1-800-255-7814
Your safety matters to us. If you notice a problem with a road or sidewalk, please reach out using the method that suits the urgency of your concern.
In an emergency, always call 9-1-1.
For less urgent concerns (like potholes, drainage, or sidewalk damage), you can submit a request through our online form. These are reviewed during regular business hours.
If your concern needs immediate attention, please call the Township office at 705-765-3156. After hours, you will be connected to our messaging service, and a staff member will be contacted if needed.
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.
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