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November 9 Update:
Work planned week of November 9 to November 13
- Asphalt placement is scheduled for the week.
- Crews will install an aluminum drainage gutter at the north end
- Sealing repairs at the south expansion joint.
- Continue site cleanup
Work completed week of November 2 to November 6
- Work continued on the northbound lane of the bridge this week, with crews completing concrete placement for both bridge approach slabs.
- Removal of temporary work platforms beneath the bridge
- Installation of the guardrail components
- Removal of temporary concrete barriers.
Community impacts
- Motorists can expect minor delays due to alternating single-lane closures during new asphalt surfacing on both lanes. Please monitor Municipal511.
November 2 Update:
Work planned week of November 2 to November 6
- Crews are scheduled to pour concrete for both the Northbound lane approach slabs, followed by a curing period to allow the concrete to reach the required strength. Once the concrete has sufficiently cured, bridge deck waterproofing will be applied and preparations for asphalt will begin.
Work completed week of October 26 to October 30
- Work continued on the bridge deck and approach slabs. Concrete was poured at both ends of the bridge, along with the Southbound lane approach slabs. Crews also continued installing steel reinforcement and preparing forms for the approach slabs.
Community impacts
- There are no new impacts for residents or pedestrians this week.
October 26 Update:
Work planned week of October 26 to October 30
- Next week, work shifts to pouring the south end expansion joint and approach slabs.
- New overhead warning signs.
Work completed week of October 19 to October 23
- Crews have been busy installing reinforcing steel and pouring concrete for the ballast walls.
- Concrete removals to prepare installation of expansion joints.
Community impacts
- There are no new impacts for residents or pedestrians this week.
October 19 Update:
Work planned week of October 19 to October 23
- Complete protective coating on steel abutment walls.
- Installation of the south end expansion Joint including concrete placement
- Place Asphalt on North bound lane approaches.
- Removal of all temporary traffic control including Concrete Barriers, traffic signals
- Install New warning lights and Overhead clearance warning on Structure and road signage.
Work completed week of October 12 to October 16
- Scaling of the existing abutment for coating.
- North Bound Lane
- Removal of asphalt
- Removal of approach slabs and ballast walls.
- Removal of the North Ballast wall and portion of Cleat
- Removal of the South expansion joint and concrete at curb block out.
Community impacts
Brief traffic delays are possible due to trucking material and removal from site.
Work planned week of October 12 to October 16
- Asphalt removals
- Excavation and removal of North bound lane ballast walls
- Repairs to concrete
Work completed week of October 5 to October 9
- Asphalt removals
- Installation drains
- Repairs to Concrete Sidewalk
- Waterproofing and installation of protection board
- Bridge Approaches completed
- Completion of South Bound Lane - North and South Approach slabs.
- Final Asphalt placement at South bound lane configuration completed
- New guide rail and end treatments installed on South bound lane.
- Temporary Concrete Barriers relocated to North bound lane
- Traffic switched to North bound lane on Friday Oct 9th
Community impacts
Brief traffic delays are possible due to concrete and aggregate materials being transferred into and out of the construction enclosure.
October 2 Update:
Work planned week of October 5th to October 9th
- South bound lane approaches, slab reinforcement and concrete pour
- Backfill Ballast walls and approaches
Work completed week of September 28th to October 2nd
- South side ballast wall concrete poured.
- South bound lane approach slab reinforcement installed
- Install new traffic guard rail
Community impacts
- Work zone change from Southbound lane to Northbound lane. Single lane traffic operations to remain in effect.
September 28 Update:
Work planned week of September 28 to October 2
- Installing expansion joints on the southbound lane of the bridge.
- Completing backfilling work at both bridge approaches on the southbound side.
Work completed week of September 21 to September 28
- Installing expansion joints on the southbound lane of the bridge.
- Completing backfilling work at both bridge approaches on the southbound side.
Community impacts
- Minor construction equipment noise anticipated weekly 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and during weekend work
- on school days. Flagging operations will take place during school bus drop-off/pick-up hours from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Traffic signals will be set to red during these periods
- In the upcoming weeks motorists can also anticipate minor traffic delays with construction vehicles entering and leaving the work site
September 21 Update:
Work planned Week of September 21 to September 25
- Pouring and setting concrete for the south bound north and south end abutments, a concrete support at either end of the bridge
- Installing a new expansion joint at the south end. Expansion joints allow the bridge to shift slightly with temperature changes
- Continuing to remove old concrete, add new reinforcing steel, and clean off old steel at both ends of the bridge
- Digging out the southwest approach, removing old concrete, and building concrete formwork.
- Preparing the southwest approach for concrete placement.
Work completed Week of September 14 to September 18
- Installed new steel reinforcing bars at both ends of the bridge, including the ballast wall and wingwalls (supporting walls at the bridge ends)
- Continued building the wooden forms around the new steel
- Cleaned old steel using an abrasive blasting process
Community Impacts
- Motorists can continue to expect minor delays. Flagging operations will continue during school bus drop-off/pick-up hours from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Traffic signals will be set to red during these periods.
- Adjacent residences can anticipate minor construction equipment noise between 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. during weekdays and weekends.
- Crews are working weekends, to help keep the project on schedule
September 14 Update:
Work planned week of September 14 to September 18
- Continue concrete removal
- Excavation and concrete placement on the SW side, weather dependant
Work completed week of September 7 to September 11
- Finish all painting
- Continue concrete removal
- Continue preparing the existing steel reinforcement at both bridge supports (abutments) by cleaning the surface ahead of repairs
- On the southwest approach, remaining concrete will be excavated and removed to make way for new expansion joint installation
- New concrete may be placed, depending on site conditions
Community impacts
- Minor construction equipment noise anticipated weekly 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and during weekend work
- Motorists can expect minor delays in the mornings and afternoons with the school year beginning this week. Flagging operations will resume during school bus drop-off/pick-up hours from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Traffic signals will be set to red during these periods
- In the upcoming weeks motorists can also anticipate minor traffic delays with construction vehicles entering and leaving the work site
September 4 Update:
Work planned week of September 7 to September 13
- Finish all painting
- Continue concrete removal
- Continue preparing the existing steel reinforcement at both bridge supports (abutments) by cleaning the surface ahead of repairs
- On the southwest approach, remaining concrete will be excavated and removed to make way for new expansion joint installation
- New concrete may be placed, depending on site conditions
Work completed week of August 31 to September 6
- Continued removing abrasive blast concrete materials from the structure excavation, both north and south ends of the southbound lane
Community impacts
- Minor construction equipment noise anticipated weekly 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and during weekend work
- Motorists can expect minor delays in the mornings and afternoons with the school year beginning this week. Flagging operations will resume during school bus drop-off/pick-up hours from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Traffic signals will be set to red during these periods
- In the upcoming weeks motorists can also anticipate minor traffic delays with construction vehicles entering and leaving the work site
August 31 Update:
Work planned for the week of August 31 to September 4
- Finishing touch-up painting where needed
- Continue work on the southwest approach to remove and replace concrete slabs, abutments, wing walls and end walls
- Excavating the southwest approach to the bridge, including removing concrete and an expansion joint (a flexible seam that lets the bridge shift slightly with temperature changes)
Work completed the week of August 24 to 30
- Bridge deck was prepared for upcoming excavation work
- Painters recoated areas requiring touch-ups, including spots that hadn't been accessible earlier in the project
- Excavation began in the southwest corner of the bridge, including removing asphalt
- A final inspection of the bridge coating was completed by outside coating specialists
Community impacts
- Residents near the bridge may hear minor construction noise, generally between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., including some weekends
- Traffic continues to be reduced to one lane and controlled by traffic signals. Please slow down and watch for crews and equipment
- Weekend work continues to help keep the project on schedule
- Starting the week of September 7, when school resumes, traffic will be flagged by workers to allow school buses through, which may cause brief delays in the morning and afternoon
August 24 Update:
Work planned for week of August 23 to August 29
- A specialist will complete a final inspection of the new coating, and scaffolding will be removed once the work is approved
- Work will begin on the Southwest approach to remove and replace concrete slabs, abutments, wing walls and end walls
Work completed week of August 17 to August 23
- Crews finished removing blasting materials from the bridge
- All primer and paint coats have been applied
- Crews began removing asphalt on the southwest corner of the bridge to prepare for excavation
Community impacts
- Residents near the bridge can expect minor noise, generally between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., including some weekends
- Traffic is reduced to one lane, controlled by traffic signals. Please slow down and watch for crews and equipment in the area.
August 17 Update:
Work planned week of August 17 to August 23
- Crews will apply the final coat of paint, including areas that were not accessible in an earlier stage due to temporary work platforms.
Work completed week of August 10 to August 16
- Crews removed sandblasting materials and cleaned the structure, to prepare the bridge's steel surface for coating.
- Noise to nearby residences has been reduced.
- Crews continued applying a primer coat (a base layer of paint that helps the final coat stick) each day, weather permitting.
Community impacts
- Minor noise is expected between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- No other impacts are anticipated this week.
August 10 Update:
Work planned week of August 10 to August 14
- Continue applying protective paint and topcoat to the bridge structure, weather permitting.
Work completed week of August 3 to August 7
- Continued cleaning the bridge's steel structure and applying the first coat of protective paint.
Community impacts
- Residents nearby may hear minor construction noise between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
August 3 Update:
Work planned week of August 3 to August 7
- Crews will continue cleaning the bridge's steel structure and applying the first coat of protective paint.
Work completed week of July 27 to August 2
- Cleaned and prepared the bridge's steel structure by removing old paint and rust.
- Applied the first coat of protective paint in sections.
Community impacts
- Residents nearby may hear minor construction noise between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
July 27 Update:
Work planned week of July 27 to August 2
- Continue with sandblasting.
Work completed week of July 20 to July 26
- Crews finished cleaning old paint and rust off the steel in four sections of the bridge, using a process called sandblasting. This involves blasting the surface with a fine abrasive material to strip it down to bare metal so a new protective coating can be applied.
Community impacts
- Residents living near the construction zone may hear minor noise between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. while work is being done.
July 20 Update:
Work planned Week of July 20 to 26
- Have the scaffolding inspected and approved before it's used.
- Finish putting up temporary protective fencing around the work area to keep pedestrians and vehicles at a safe distance while construction is underway; in construction terms this is called hoarding.
- Begin sandblasting the steel to clean and prepare it.
Work completed Week of July 13 to 19
- Crews continued setting up scaffolding.
- Installed temporary protective barrier to keep the public safely away from the work area.
- Crews set up the base of the scaffolding.
Community impacts
No major impacts are expected right now.
July 13 Update:
Work planned Week of July 13 to July 17
- Complete scaffolding in southbound lane.
- Tarp installation and environmental protection ahead of the blasting and coating process.
Work completed Week of July 6 to July 12
- Began working in the southbound lane with traffic using the northbound lane.
Community impacts
Weekend work will continue so crews can work to maintain the project schedule.
July 6 Update:
Work planned week of July 6 to July 10
- Crews will begin to relocate scaffolding to southbound lane for sandblasting and coating work
Work completed week of June 29 to July 3
- Crews worked to remove enclosures and scaffolding from northbound lane while subcontractor performed paint touch-ups
Community impacts
- The single lane closure will be shifting to the south side of the bridge this week. Motorists should expect minor delays.
June 29 Update:
Work planned week of June 29 to July 5
- Crews will remove the current enclosure, including tarps, scaffolding, and equipment.
- Work will shift to the southbound side of the bridge for the next phase of surface preparation and protective coating.
Work completed week of June 22 to 28
- Crews applied the topcoat of paint to the upper structural steel on the northbound side of the bridge.
Community impacts
- The single lane closure will be shifting to the south side of the bridge this week. Motorists should expect minor delays.
June 22 Update:
Work planned the week of June 22 to June 28
- Crews will complete the protective coating on the current section of the bridge.
- Scaffolding and enclosures will be removed once coating work is finished.
Work completed the week of June 15 to June 21
- Crews continued applying the protective coating to the current section of the bridge, completing the mid-coat sealer and beginning the topcoat.
Community impacts
- A single lane closure remains in place, with traffic alternating through the southbound lane. Signalized traffic control is ongoing.
- Flagging operations during school pick-up and drop-off hours will end as of June 25.
- The bridge rehabilitation is now expected to be completed in fall 2026. Crews are working weekends to keep the project on track.
- During the Ironman 70.3 event on Sunday, July 5, event organizers and OPP will direct traffic through the project detours.
June 15 Update:
Work Planned: June 15 to 21, 2026
- Coating work on the current section will be completed.
- Scaffolding and the protective enclosure will be removed from this section once coating is finished.
Work Completed: June 8 to 14, 2026
- Blasting sand was cleaned from the bridge deck and enclosure.
- Protective coating work continued on the current section of the bridge, including the application of a zinc-based primer and a mid-coat sealant.
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