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ROAD OPEN: Peninsula Road (MR7) – Port Sandfield Swing Bridge

Via District of Muskoka Media Release - Road Closure Notice - Peninsula Road (MR7) Port Sandfield Bridge

The overnight bridge balancing work was successful and the District has eliminated the need for additional full overnight closures. The Port Sandfield Swing Bridge on Peninsula Road (MR7) is fully open.  

Crews will remain on-site during the day to complete additional work, with no disruption to traffic. The District would like to thank the community and our partners for their patience...

Schedule Update: Peninsula Road (MR7) Port Sandfield Bridge

Overnight Road Closures at Port Sandfield Swing Bridge to Complete Upgrades

Work to upgrade the Port Sandfield Bridge is being accomplished without the need for a full closure overnight on Thursday, May 6, 2021.

There are now only two (2) scheduled overnight closures occurring on Monday, May 10, 2021, and Tuesday, May 11, 2021. During the road closure, a substantial overnight Detour is in effect. 

Please note the revised road closure schedule for Muskoka Road 7 – Peninsula Road, at the Port Sandfield...

Road Closure Notice - Peninsula Road (MR7) Port Sandfield Bridge

Via District of Muskoka Media Release - Road Closure Notice - Peninsula Road (MR7) Port Sandfield Bridge

Overnight Road Closures at Port Sandfield Swing Bridge to Complete Upgrades

The District has scheduled the remaining work needed to complete upgrades on the Port Sandfield Swing Bridge on Muskoka Road 7 (Peninsula Road) in the Township of Muskoka Lakes. 

Motorists are advised a substantial detour is in effect during three (3) scheduled weekday overnights. 

Final bridge balancing work will occur in...

Office of the Mayor - Planning Department Update

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

To Muskoka Lakes Residents, Builders & Real Estate Offices:

Covid-19 has necessitated changes to public and private sector business practices around the world. In this regard, the Township of Muskoka Lakes has also responded by making changes to its planning and building approvals and other processes.

Despite these efforts to ensure continued services, one of the unexpected impacts of Covid-19 has been an overwhelming increase in property planning and building...

Muskoka Has a Job for You! 2021 Virtual Job Fair Coming Next Week

Via District of Muskoka Media Release - Muskoka Has a Job for You! 2021 Virtual Job Fair Coming Next Week

Hiring managers in Muskoka are looking to fill many positions available in Muskoka and are encouraging Job Seekers to join them next Thursday, April 22 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. at our 2021 Muskoka Virtual Job Fair .  Sectors participating in the job fair include:

• Construction
• Retail
• Tourism
• Restaurants
• Municipal sectors

To view a full list of employers that will be attending this job fair, visit: www...