he City of Orillia is gearing up for another busy construction season in 2025 with the Jarvis Street Reconstruction project, beginning April 14.
“Projects such as the Jarvis Street Reconstruction project are critical investments in our city’s infrastructure and will contribute to improved roads, sidewalks, water systems, and public spaces,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “We appreciate your patience as we begin the spring construction season in Orillia.”
Jarvis Street Reconstruction Phase 1: Starting April 14, 2025
This project includes the full reconstruction of Jarvis Street from Laclie Street to Bay Street, including the replacement of underground infrastructure, new sidewalks, and road improvements. Layby parking areas will be added between Canice Street and Bay Street. Jarvis Street will be closed from Bay Street to Laclie Street during this project. During the construction project, Jarvis Street will be open to local traffic only from Laclie Street to Bay Street. Emergency access will be maintained at all times.
Jarvis Street Reconstruction project Impacts:
- Parking and Access to Couchiching Beach Park: There will be limited use of the Couchiching Beach Parking Lot. Access to Couchiching Beach Park will remain open via Terry Fox Circle and parking is also available along Lightfoot Drive and in the Centennial Park parking lot.
- Special events in Couchiching Beach Park: All special events will proceed as scheduled. The City is working closely with event organizers who use the Jarvis Street entrance and parking in the Couchiching Beach Parking lot to support alternative event access and parking plans.
- Transit: The Laclie transit route will detour around the construction area. The bus will not travel on Jarvis Street between Laclie Street and Borland Street during the closure. Three bus stops will be out of service and three temporary bus stops will be active for the duration of the closure (see Transit Detour Map).
The $6.9 million Jarvis Street Reconstruction project was approved by Council as part of the 2025 Capital Budget process and will be completed by the North Rock Group. For more information on the Jarvis Street Reconstruction project, or to sign up for weekly project updates, visit orillia.ca/JarvisStreet.
Road and Sidewalk Infrastructure Projects
In addition to the Jarvis Street reconstruction, a number of additional road and sidewalk improvements will be underway City-wide. These include:
Asphalt/Road Resurfacing:
- Fittons Road – 9 Fittons Rd. E. to 25 Fittons Rd. E.
- West Street – Colborne Street East to Home Hardware
- King Street – West Street South to Front Street South
- Line 15 North – Old Barrie Road East to Memorial Avenue
- Mississaga Street West – Albert Street South to Volunteer Drive
- Mississaga Street West – Westmount Drive South to Woodside Drive
Sidewalk Replacements:
- Gill Street – Hwy 12 to James Street
- East Street – James Street to Atherly Road
- James Street East – Millard Street to Moffat Street
- Bay Street – North Street East to Southwood Circle
- Brant Street East – Parkview Avenue to Laclie Street
Property owners will receive notices prior to the commencement of the asphalt/road resurfacing and sidewalk replacement projects begin in their neighbourhood.
