NOTICE: Progress Update for Durham Street Bridge, Walkerton

Phase 2 continues with anticipated roadway work completion by the end of July.

Phase 2 of the Durham Street Bridge Rehabilitation continues in Walkerton. From 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, there will be alternating, single-lane traffic with traffic control in place.

From 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., the bridge will have both lanes open for two-way traffic.

We anticipate completion of bridge surface work by the end of July 2026. Work beneath the bridge for pier rehabilitation will continue through August.

One sidewalk will remain closed until project completion. This is for the safety of pedestrians and the construction team. Please use the open sidewalk to cross the bridge during this time.

Weight restrictions will also remain in place until project completion, along with the alternative route.

Alternative Route for Motorists and Commercial Vehicles:

Yellow and purple arrows indicate directional detours around Durham Street Bridge construction (area marked with red circle).
Yellow and purple arrows indicate directional detours around Durham Street Bridge construction (area marked with red circle). 

South of Walkerton

Heading northeast on Durham Street

  • Head southwest on Durham St/Bruce Road 4.
  • Turn left onto Jackson St/Bruce Road 4.
  • Continue onto Highway 9.
  • Turn left onto Concession 10. Continue on Concession 10.
  • In Neustadt, turn left on David Winkler Parkway/Grey Road 10. 
  • Continue on Grey Road 10.
  • In Hanover, turn left on 10th Street/Bruce Road 4.
  • Continue on Bruce Road 4. 
  • Continue to Walkerton. 

Heading southwest to Durham Street/downtown Walkerton

  • Head northeast on Durham St/Bruce Road 4.
  • In Hanover, turn right onto 7th Avenue. Continue onto 2nd Street and continue onto 10th Avenue. 
  • Continue onto Grey Road 10. 
  • In Neustadt, turn right onto Mill Street/Concession 10. 
  • Continue on Concession 10.
  • Turn right on Highway 9. 
  • Continue to Yonge Street/Bruce Road 4 in Walkerton.
  • Turn right onto Durham Street/Bruce Road 4.

North of Walkerton 

Heading northeast on Durham Street

  • Head southwest on Durham Street.
  • Continue onto Bruce County Road 2.
  • Turn right on Bruce County Road 3.
  • Continue on Bruce County Road 3.
  • Turn right onto Concession 8.
  • Continue on Concession 8.
  • Turn right onto Bruce County Road 19.
  • Continue on Bruce County Road 19.
  • Turn right onto Bruce County Road 4.

Heading southwest towards Durham Street/downtown Walkerton

  • Head northeast on Durham Street/ Bruce County Road 4.
  • Turn left onto Bruce County Road 19.
  • Continue on Bruce County Road 19.
  • Turn left onto Concession 8.
  • Continue on Concession 8.
  • Turn left onto Bruce County Road 3.
  • Continue on Bruce County Road 3.
  • Turn left on Bruce County Road 2.
  • Continue on Bruce County Road 2 and onto Durham Street.

 

Please drive with caution and patience. Follow posted signage – for your safety and the safety of construction crews.

For further information please contact Bruce County Transportation and Environmental Services.