August 17 Update

The Town of Innisfil is providing biweekly updates to enhance communications on the Killarney Beach Road construction project. These updates will outline ongoing and upcoming activities throughout the 2026 construction season. Our goal is to help businesses plan ahead, recognizing that construction-related disruptions to operations are expected in 2026.

Project update provided on: August 17th, 2026

Project status

The Phase 2 road closure on Killarney Beach Road between Church Drive and Corner Avenue was installed June 4th, 2026 and is expected to be removed on August 21st, 2026. The Phase 3 road closure on Killarney Beach Road between Corner Drive and Ewart Street is expected to be installed on August 21st, 2026.

In addition, intermittent daytime single-lane closures are in effect between 20th Sideroad and Corner Drive to facilitate ongoing Phase 1 and Phase 2 construction activities within the project limits.

Since the commencement of construction, the project has experienced twelve rain days.

Over the next two weeks, work activities will include Phase 2 road reconstruction and multi-use path installation. Phase 3 storm sewer installation and road reconstruction will also be underway.

Current phase and potential impacts

Construction:

  • Construction is currently occurring within the Phase 2 Project Area (Church Drive to Corner Ave)
  • There is currently a closure of Killarney Beach Road. Local Traffic (including business patrons) will be permitted access. All other traffic will be required to follow signed detours.
  • Properties with driveways impacted will receive a notice a minimum of 48 hours in advance.
  • Ditch work, boulevard grading, driveway reconstruction and landscaping are currently occurring in the Phase 1 Project Area (20th Sideroad to Church Drive)
  • Daytime single lane closures are occurring to facilitate ongoing phase 1 construction activities within the project limits. Properties with driveway impacts will receive notice a minimum of 48 hours in advance.
  • Storm sewer installation is currently occurring in the phase 3 Project Area (Corner Ave to Ewart Street)
  • Daytime single lane closures are occurring to facilitate phase 3 storm sewer installation within the project limits. Properties with driveway impacts will receive notice a minimum of 48 hours in advance.

Driveway closures: No new updates

  • As the project progresses this season, all reasonable effort will be made to maintain vehicle access to driveways. However, there will be some temporary interruptions to access during construction. Access will be restored as quickly as possible. Multiple temporary driveway restrictions and closures will occur at various times to facilitate construction activities, with durations ranging from short term (approximately 1 to 8 hours) to longer term (up to 48 hours). The contractor will have a full-time Public Relations Representative assigned to the project, who will provide 48-hour advance notice to property owners affected by driveway restrictions. The Public Relations Representative will be available throughout the 2026 construction season to coordinate access and respond to public inquiries.

Business Support:

  • Business support is provided on an ongoing basis through the Economic Development Office through initiatives such as the DMZ Innisfil business support program, promotional efforts such as the "Taste of Innisfil" and "Shop Innisfil" campaigns, as well as through customized business support. For more information subscribe to the Town of Innisfil Economic Development newsletter or contact the Economic Development Office at business@innisfil.ca for more information.
  • The Town created a short video to promote business access and business support during construction. Businesses along Killarney Beach Road are encouraged to share the video with their networks. The Shop KBR video can be accessed on the Town's social media channels, the project page, or the Town's YouTube channel.


Signage:

  • There are two types of signage which will be visible within the construction area throughout the project:
    • Statutory Compliance Signage: This is required by the Ministry of Transportation for all road closures in the Province of Ontario. Town staff do not have full discretion over the content of these signs.
    • Additional Town Signage: Additional wayfinding signage has been provided by the Town to assist in communicating detours, parking availability, and that businesses along KBR remain open for business.

Dust mitigation: No new updates

  • Dust mitigation will be addressed by the contractor for the duration of the project.
Key contacts:
  • KBR Project, Public Relations Representative: Barton Blakely
    • Phone: 249-733-7751
    • Hours of contact: Monday to Friday from 7 am to 5 pm
    • *If a property owner has immediate construction related concerns, concerns about interactions with crews and/or requires coordination of driveway access, inquiries should be directed to this individual.
  • Town of Innisfil Customer Service
    • Phone: 705-436-3710
    • Email: inquiry@innisfil.ca
    • *By submitting inquiries through this number, the Mayor, Council and Staff are able to track and address issues on a comprehensive basis.

Relevant links:

*If you are experiencing technical difficulties joining the Get Involved page, please reach out to communications@innisfil.ca.

Next update: August 31st, 2026

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