Work begins on the Teeswater River Bridge replacement project on Bruce Road 3 in Paisley on Monday, May 2, 2022. The existing bridge location will be closed from July 1, 2022 to approximately August 31, 2023 during construction. Signage will be in place. The businesses of Paisley are open and remain fully accessible.
A media notice from Bruce County said the project will start in May with the construction of a Temporary Bridge that will connect Goldie Street and Church Street, over the Teeswater River, and serve as the connecting detour for motorists and pedestrians in Paisley.
This construction project will also include infrastructure work by the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie in 2023 like water mains, sanitary and storm sewers, sidewalk rehabilitation, and road paving. That is scheduled for 2023 on Queen Street, north of the bridge, according to a media notice from Bruce County.
There will be a community meeting on Thursday, April 28, 2022 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Paisley Town Hall Building/Royal Canadian Legion. This meeting for residents and businesses will highlight key project details, construction timelines, and business supports
The new Teeswater River Bridge being constructed will be an integral abutment style bridge with two 23 metre spans with a middle pier. The design will allow for more river flow clearance and will have a service life of 75 years, according to Bruce County.
Semi-trucks, tractor trailers, and agricultural equipment are required to avoid crossing at the Teeswater River Bridge in Paisley during the construction period due to the tight turns of the in-town detour. These large vehicles are encouraged to move east-west using Highway 40, Highway 9, and Highway 4, and north-south using Highway 19, Highway 10, and Highway 21. Businesses using large trucks for shipments and deliveries are encouraged to make alternative route plans to avoid the in-town detour.
Bruce County Warden Janice Jackson added, “The County is collaborating with our municipal partners to provide necessary infrastructure enhancements to support shared industries and our growing economy. This bridge replacement on Bruce Road 3 will provide improved safety, services, and accessibility for the public long into the future.”
Projected Timeline
Temporary Bridge Construction – May 2022 to July 2022
Temporary Bridge in Operation – July 2022 to August 2023
Old Bridge Demolition/New Bridge Construction – July 2022 to August 2023
New Infrastructure Construction North of New Bridge – Starting in 2023
Temporary Bridge Demolition – Starting in September 2023
