The Town of Huntsville is advising residents that the annual Ironman event is taking place on Sunday, July 5, 2026, impacting roads throughout Huntsville.
The Town has been notified by the District of Muskoka that this includes a temporary full closure of the Brunel Locks Bridge, and portions of Brunel Road will be limited to local traffic only, for the safety of athletes and the public, due to the current construction taking place on the bridge.
Brunel Road and Locks Bridge closures on Sunday, July 5, include:
- Brunel Locks Bridge will be fully closed to vehicle traffic, in both directions from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
- Brunel Road from Townline Road to the Locks Bridge will be open to local traffic only from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
- Brunel Road from Muskoka Road 10 to the Locks Bridge will be open to local traffic only from 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The bridge will remain open to pedestrians, and emergency vehicle access will be maintained. Ontario Provincial Police will be controlling traffic during the closures.
The following road closures will be in effect on Sunday, July 5:
- Park Drive will be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Camp Kitchen Road will be closed from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The bike and run courses affect the following roads on Sunday, July 5:
- From 7:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., share the road will be in effect for the bike course on Brunel Road from Park Drive south to Baysville and east on Highway 117, with the turnaround located close to Paint Lake.
- From 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., lane adjustments will be in effect for the run course on Brunel Road, Veterans Way, Lansdowne Street West, Lorne Street South, Main Street West, Aspdin Road, Old Ferguson Road, Madill Church Road, Old Muskoka Road and Gun Club Road.
The event will affect the following parking lots:
- The main lot at Canada Summit Centre will be closed for parking from Thursday, July 2 at 7:00 a.m. to Sunday, July 5 at 8:00 p.m. The lower lot north of Huntsville High School will be open Thursday to Saturday.
Parking restrictions in effect on Sunday, July 5:
A no parking order will go into effect on both sides of the following streets on Sunday, July 5 at 12:01 a.m.:
- Forbes Hill Drive
- Hubbel Crescent
- Kelly Road
- West Street South from Mary Street East to Kelly Road
- Brunel Road from Veteran’s Way to Townline Road
- Main Street West from Lorne Street to Highway 11
A no parking order will go into effect on one side only of the following streets on Sunday, July 5 at 12:01 a.m.:
- Centre Street South from Main Street to Rogers Road
- Cora Street East and West from Lorne Street to Brunel Road
- Duncan Street East and West
- Florence Street East and West from Lorne Street to Brunel Road
- Lansdowne Street West from Lorne Street to Centre Street South
- Mary Street East and West from Lorne Street to West Street South
- Minerva Street West from Lorne Street to Centre Street South
- Princess Street from West Street South to Brunel Road
- Rogers Road
- Town Line Road from Brunel Road to Hubbel Crescent
- Veterans Way
- Brunel Road
No parking signage will be installed on Friday, July 3, but will only go into effect as of Sunday, July 5, at 12:01 am. By-law officers will be enforcing the no-parking orders.
For full event details, visit: www.ironman.com/im703-muskoka-course.
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