Downtown Detours

Phase 1 Construction

The City is beginning Phase 1 of the Downtown Revitalization Project. Construction will start in Fall 2025 with work on Brant Avenue and Icomm Drive. Detours will be in place to help you move safely through the area during this time.

Where work is happening

• Brant Avenue: Colborne Street to Dalhousie Street, including the Brant Avenue/Colborne Street intersection. 
• Icomm Drive: Colborne Street to Market Street South. 
• Icomm Drive: Market Street South to Clarence Street South. 

• Dalhousie Street: Brant Avenue to Bridge Street.
• Colborne Street: Brant Avenue to King Street.
• Hill Street: Icomm Drive to Water Street.

Suggested detour routes

During construction, Brant Avenue (Dalhousie Street to Colborne Street) and Icomm Drive (Colborne Street to Clarence Street) will generally be reduced to a single southbound/eastbound lane. Detour routes will help keep traffic moving into and around the downtown. Short periods of full closures or longer delays may be required at times to safely complete certain work. Signage and traffic controls will be in place to guide vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists.

The following routes are recommended for those travelling through or accessing downtown while construction is underway:

• Eagle Place bypass option
• East Ward bypass option
• Terrace Hill bypass option
• West Brant bypass option

Active transportation detour

Cyclists and pedestrians are encouraged to follow signed alternate routes around construction areas.

Sidewalks and crossings will remain open where safe and possible.

Parking

The Market Centre Parkade (59 Icomm Drive) will remain open throughout construction. While some access points may be closed, signage will direct drivers to open entrances and exits. On-street parking and municipal lots are also available in the downtown core. For more information, visit our Parking Services page.

Supporting local businesses

Where possible, sidewalks and storefront entryways will remain open during construction.  Please continue to shop local.

Stay informed

The City is committed to minimizing disruptions and your patience is appreciated as we move forward with this vital infrastructure improvement. Please contact cobdowntown@brantford.ca with any questions or concerns.