Durham Street Bridge Project in Walkerton Progressing On Budget

The Bruce County Transportation & Environmental Services department highlights that the Durham Street Bridge project, located on Bruce Road 4 in Walkerton, is on budget and progressing well. Phase 1 of the project, which includes immediate repairs on the bridge, began in May 2024. It is anticipated that Phase 1 construction will be completed in late February of 2025. It is expected that Phase 2, which involves the remaining rehabilitation and restoration work as per the completed Schedule ‘C’ Environmental Assessment, will be completed in the Fall of 2025.

Motorists can continue to drive to and through Walkerton with alternating lane closures while bridge construction is underway. Downtown businesses in Walkerton remain open.

The alternate truck routes (ATR) facilitate the continued movement of truck traffic during the bridge weight restriction period on the Durham Street Bridge. Advanced warning signage for the ATR’s are placed strategically ahead of the bridge to divert heavy truck traffic from passing over the bridge. The weight restriction is a 3-level load limit which differentiates heavy truck types by the number of axles on the truck or trailers and permits a maximum vehicle weight. The weight restrictions apply to vehicles greater than 15, 25, and 30 tonnes, with corresponding axles.

Weight restrictions will be re-assessed upon the completion of the Phase 1 work.

View the Alternate Truck Route Map at www.brucecounty.on.ca/WalkertonBridge.

Updated Phase 1 Project Timeline:

• Concrete Beam Repairs: 66.0% Complete - May 2024 to October 2024
• Installation of Temporary Shoring: October 2024
• Repair of Lap Joint: October 2024 to November 2024
• Repair of Expansion Joint: November 2024 to December 2024
• Completion of Phase 1 (Stage 1 -north side): December 2024
• Phase 1 (Stage 2 - south side) Repairs: December 2024 to February 2025

Additional Information
The Durham Street Bridge in Walkerton was constructed in 1937 and provides over 86 years of service to the community. Pullman (Structural Technologies) is the contractor for this construction project and Triton Engineering Services Limited is the Project Engineer. Partial funding for this project is provided by the Canada Community Building Fund (CCBF).

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we complete this important infrastructure work in Bruce County. Stay tuned for ongoing updates throughout this construction project on the Bruce County website newsfeed and social media channels. www.brucecounty.on.ca/WalkertonBridge