NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE SERVICE
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BRADFORD – Beginning Oct. 21, 2024, County Road 4 (Yonge Street) and Line 10 in Bradford West Gwillimbury will undergo a major road closure for a period of approximately seven weeks. This closure is necessary as the County of Simcoe undertakes the installation of essential infrastructure to support future enhancements to the transportation network between Bradford and Barrie. The project will bring long-term benefits to residents and commuters, improving accessibility and road safety. Given the nature of the work, vehicle traffic will be prohibited in the area to help with reopening Yonge Street to regular traffic as soon as possible.
The road closure is expected to affect 16,000 vehicle trips per day, impacting local and through traffic. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and consider alternate routes away from Yonge Street, such as Kings Highway 400, County Road 27. Also, to help reduce congestion and avoid further delays in the area, the public is urged to carpool when possible or use public transit options, such as GO/Metrolinx.
Safety First: Keeping Drivers and Workers Safe
Commuters are reminded to drive with caution in and around the construction zones and posted detours, obey all posted signage, and be aware of workers on and traveling to and from the site. Patience and vigilance will be key to ensuring the safety of both motorists and construction crews during this critical infrastructure project.
"Ensuring the safety of both drivers and construction crews is our highest priority. While we recognize the inconvenience this road closure will cause, the improvements are necessary for long-term growth and safety in our growing communities. We urge drivers to follow posted detours, consider public transit, and above all, prioritize safety by leaving yourself more time for your travel, and slowing down in construction and detour routes. Our officers will be working closely with County officials to minimize disruptions and keep the roads as safe as possible. Motorist can expect strict enforcement in these areas in efforts to ensure the detour routes remain safe and capable of moving the large volumes of traffic over the next 7 weeks." - Staff Sergeant Dave Phillips, Traffic and Marine Unit, South Simcoe Police.
For updates on this project and detour information, please visit the County of Simcoe website or follow local news outlets for real-time traffic reports.
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