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Fortis Crescent Road Closure

Please be advised that to accommodate for the construction of new municipal sewers and lot services, the northwest corner of Fortis Crescent will be temporarily closed off to all vehicular and sidewalk through traffic. The closure will begin starting the week of Monday July 8th, 2024 and is expected to last until Friday August 2nd, 2024.

During this time, Fortis Crescent will be restricted to local traffic only.

Please be aware of the following: Dates of Closure: The closure will commence starting...

Apply for Affordable Housing Rentals in BWG

The Simcoe County Housing Corporation has opened online applications for affordable housing rentals at the BWG affordable housing building.

The building includes 50 mixed affordable residential units for families and seniors with one, two, and three-bedroom units. In addition to housing units the building will also be home to a County of Simcoe Social and Community Services office and community agencies including the Simcoe County District School Board and Ontario works, offering easy access to...

LINX Transit Expands in BWG

The County of Simcoe’s LINX Transit service is growing in BWG with an exciting Route 5 expansion. There are now an additional 13 new bus stops along Holland Street making for smoother daily commutes and offering increased access to service for those travelling in the area.

Route 5 is a vital path for residents, acting as a gateway to essential connections like the Bradford GO Station and the BWG Leisure Centre. With seamless transfers between LINX and BWG Transit services and the expansion of...

Go Transit Service Adjustments

During the month of July, some train service on the Barrie GO line will be adjusted or replaced with shuttle buses as for important maintenance projects and key infrastructure updates. Please plan accordingly when travelling on the following dates: Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7

There will be no GO train service on the Barrie line on Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7 while we perform important construction along the corridor. GO buses will run between all stations and the Highway 407 Bus...

Notice of Lane Closure: County Road 4

There will be a lane closure on County Road 4 (Yonge Street) between Line 8 and Line 9 starting Wednesday, July 3 at 7 am, until Thursday, July 4 at 5 am, to facilitate roadwork in the area.

A flagging operation will be in place to help direct both southbound and northbound traffic.⁠ The closure will be taken down on Wednesday, July 3 from 5-7 pm to accommodate rush hour traffic.

Please plan your travels accordingly. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the County of Simcoe...