Downtown Revitalization Project weekly update: August 10 to 21, 2026

BRANTFORD, ON – Installation of underground infrastructure and road construction on Icomm Drive continues. Traffic changes are anticipated as early as August 26, 2026, to support ongoing construction.

Icomm Drive closure remains in place

The closure of Icomm Drive is expected to remain in place until the end of September. As early as August 26, the following temporary traffic changes will be implemented and last for up to one month:

• Icomm Drive will be closed at the eastern Casino entrance west of Market Street South.
• Hill Street will be closed at Icomm Drive.
• Access to the Market Centre Parkade entrance and exit on Hill Street will be maintained via Water Street.
• Access to accessible parking stalls located on the first level of the Parkade will be accessible via Water Street to Hill Street.
• The Brantford Elements Casino’s westernmost driveway on Icomm Drive will be closed. Access to the easternmost driveway on Icomm Drive will remain available from the east side of Icomm Drive.

The map below shows the affected lanes and traffic restrictions.

Lorne Bridge Bell Canada utility relocation update

Telecommunications splicing work has been completed throughout most of West Brant. Final splicing at maintenance holes on either side of the Lorne Bridge is planned in the coming weeks. Following this work, Bell Canada’s utility relocation will be complete.

Public advisory

Motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians are encouraged to follow posted signage and allow extra travel time. Detour routes are being monitored and adjusted as needed to support traffic flow.

Stay informed

The City appreciates the community’s patience as this necessary infrastructure work continues. For information on road closures, including an interactive map, visit Brantford.ca/RoadClosures. To receive updates directly by email, visit Brantford.ca/Subscribe.

This project is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.

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