Downtown Revitalization Project weekly update: August 31 to September 4, 2026

BRANTFORD, ON – Underground infrastructure installation and road construction continue on Icomm Drive. Deep sanitary sewer installation is complete, with storm sewer and watermain work now underway. Temporary traffic changes will take effect September 1, 2026, to support ongoing construction.

Icomm Drive closure remains in place

The closure of Icomm Drive is expected to continue until the end of September. The following temporary traffic changes will be in place beginning September 1, 2026, for up to one month:

• Icomm Drive will be closed west of 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 complete

Bell Canada’s utility relocation work associated with the Lorne Bridge rehabilitation project is now complete. This includes telecommunications splicing throughout West Brant and at maintenance holes on either side of the Lorne Bridge.

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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