In the Committee of the Whole meeting at Tuesday night’s council meeting, a report for approval was received regarding upcoming road closures in Bradford for 2020.
Here are a list of the the upcoming events with road closures planned for BWG that residents can plan ahead for:
Saturday May 16
Our Lady of Fatima Candle Light Vigil
The temporary 'rolling' road closure for Saturday, May 16, 2020 from 8 - 9 p.m.
Church Street, from Holy Martyrs of Japan Church to Hurd Street
Hurd Street, from Church Street to Essa Street
Essa Street, from Hurd Street to Holy Martyrs of Japan Church
Sunday May 17
Our Lady of Fatima Procession
2 - 4 p.m.
Church Street, from Holy Martyrs of Japan Church to Fletcher Street
Fletcher Street, from Church Street to Barrie Street
Barrie Street, from Fletcher Street to Queen Street
Queen Street, from Barrie Street to Church Street
Church Street, from Queen Street to Holy Martyrs of Japan Church
Wednesday July 1
BWG Canada Day Celebrations
8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Marshview Boulevard, from Holland St to Simcoe Road
Morris Road, from Marshview Boulevard to Walker Avenue
Friday Aug. 14 - Sunday Aug. 16
BWG Carrotfest
Friday at 1 p.m. - Saturday at 6 a.m.
Holland Street, from Holland Court to Nelson Street
Barrie Street, from John Street to Holland Street
Simcoe Road, from Holland Street to Mary Street (Centre Street)
Saturday 6 a.m. - Sunday 3 a.m.
Holland Street, from Holland Court to Colbourne Street
Barrie Street, from John Street to Holland Street
Simcoe Road, from Holland Street to Mary Street (Centre Street)
Sunday Sept. 13
Run for BWG
9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
West Park Avenue, from Brian Collier Way to Blue Dasher Boulevard
Sunday Sept. 20
Terry Fox Run
9:45 a.m. - Noon
West Park Avenue, from Brian Collier Way to Blue Dasher Boulevard
Sunday Nov. 8
Bradford Legion Remembrance Day Parade
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Collings Avenue, from Maplegrove Avenue to Holland Street
Holland Street, from Toronto Street to Bingham Street
Bingham Street, from Holland Street to Back Street
Back Street, from Bingham Street to the Bradford Legion
Saturday Nov. 21
Bradford West Gwillimbury Santa Claus Parade
4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Professor Day Drive (southbound lanes), from Northgate Drive to Holland Street
6 - 9 p.m.
Professor Day Drive, from Northgate Drive to Holland Street
Holland Street, from Professor Day Drive to Simcoe Road
Simcoe Road, from Holland Street to Edward Street
“It’s great to see the events the town is putting on,” noted Mayor Rob Keffer.
Council voted unanimously to put forward the recommendation.
Note, Coun. Gary Lamb and Coun. Peter Dykie did not vote on the Carrotfest schedule, as they both are affiliated with downtown businesses that are affected by the closure.
