Backgrounder: Canada and Ontario invest in roads and bridges in rural communities in Western Ontario

Arran-Elderslie

Soper's Bridge Replacement

Replacement of the existing single-lane structure with a new two-lane, concrete girder bridge (including widening road approaches) to reduce flooding risk.

Brockton

Bridge 0013 Replacement

Replacement of Bridge 0013 on Chepstow Road, east of Side Road 5 (including decommissioning and removing the existing bridge, construction of a new bridge and sidewalks, installing new guardrails, and rehabilitating roadway and approaches). This will improve flow of traffic and facilitate safe and reliable movement of people and goods.

Bruce County

Road 6 East A Reconstruction

 Upgrade of approximately 9.1 km of Country Road 6 East A; including alignment, shoulders, drainage, culverts, ditching, utility relocation, tree removal, and deck repair of two bridges with upgrading of guiderails, curbs, barriers, and approaches. This will provide a safer drive for County residents.

Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation

Roads and Culverts Reconstruction

Replacement of culverts and reconstruction of roadways (including cleaning and regrading ditches, relocating utilities, and applying measures to prevent erosion). This will improve road safety and reliability as well as prevent future flooding and road washouts.

Erin

8th Line Bridge Replacement

Replacement of the single-lane 8th Line Bridge with a new two-lane bridge (including guiderails). Better and safer travel for motorists and pedestrians.

Halton Hills

Improvements to Glen Lawson Road and Third Line

Upgrades to approximately 1.5 km of Glen Lawson Road and Third Line (Churchill Road South); including asphalt and grade improvements, enhanced signage, upgrading of guiderail system, and addition of a westbound cycling lane. Better and safer roads for bikers and commuters.

Puslinch

Moyer's Bridge Upgrade and McLean Road Reconstruction

Upgrades to Moyer's Bridge (including barrier installation, approach guiderail, and possible structure replacement) and reconstruction of part of McLean Road/Concession 7 (from County Road 34 to the McLean Road/Concession 7 intersection). Safer roads for commuters.

Saugeen Shores

McEwing Bridge Replacement

Replacement of a one-lane McEwing Bridge over Mill Creek with a two-lane, structure and reconstruction of roadway; including reconstruction of approaches in both directions with wider lanes and shoulders, and added retaining walls. Improved traffic circulation and safer commutes for residents.

Grey County

Grey County Roads 3 and 4 Roundabout

Construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Grey County Roads 3 and 4 (including roundabout approaches, bike lanes, accessible pedestrian crossings, directional signage, and lighting). This will improve traffic flow, and safety for bikers and pedestrians.

West Grey

Lantz Bridge Replacement

Replacement of a single-lane, 15-m bridge with a wider, two-lane, wooden bridge (including removal of the existing structure, excavating and constructing a new bridge foundation, installing wooden girders and deck, and widening 40 m of the bridge approach). This will improve traffic circulation and safety and reliability of bridge the bridge for drivers.

Wilmot

Replacement of Structure 34/B-T9 over the Nith River

Replacement of a one-lane bridge with a new, two-lane concrete structure (including building a new foundation, abutments, and superstructure with a reinforced concrete deck and barrier walls; reconstructing roadway approaches; and applying erosion and sediment control measures). This will improve flow of traffic, safety, and reliability.