Durham St. Bridge - Walkerton

Updates

• Walkerton Bridge-Notice of Temporary Evening Closure- May 7, 2025 News Release
• Update to County Council on Durham Street Bridge Project - May 1, 2025
• Durham Street Bridge Project in Walkerton Progressing On Budget - November 15, 2024 News Release
• Notice of Study Completion- Issued August 21st, 2024 - August 21, 2024 News Release
• Walkerton Bridge- Notice of Temporary Evening Closure - July 10, 2024 News Release
• Walkerton Bridge- Notice of alternating lane closures - May 23, 2024 News Release
• Proposed Alternate Truck Route
• Walkerton Bridge Study
• Walkerton Bridge - Update on Environmental Assessment Study - June 7, 2023
• Walkerton Bridge - Info Session for Businesses on May 11, 2023
• Walkerton Bridge - Notice of Public Information Meeting - September 26, 2022 News Release

Notice

The Durham Street Bridge sits on Bruce Road 4 at the east end of the town of Walkerton and spans the River Saugeen. Given that Bruce Road 4 between Walkerton and Hanover is Bruce County's highest traffic route, this bridge is considered a critical asset to the County. 

The Durham Street Bridge in Walkerton was constructed in 1937 -it has been in place for 85 years. According to the current bridge code, the service life for a bridge in Canada is 75 years. This structure was overdue for replacement or rehabilitation.

Environmental Assessment (EA) work commenced in 2021 and will take place for a total of 4 years with completion of EA in 2024. Public Consultation took place in 2023. Bridge construction is currently underway.