Bridge work starts Tuesday evening
No, not on the new bridge, repairs to existing structure required now
Work will be done on the Campbellford bridge next week, Northumberland County says.
No, not the new, long-promised, or threatened bridge, but the aging, existing one on Bridge Street. Design work is still being done on the planned structure for Second Street.
The county says the existing bridge requires maintenance that will be carried out Tuesday and Wednesday nights, June 24 and 25, between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. During that period, the bridge will be reduced to one lane.
The bridge will remain open to traffic during the work, with alternating lane closures in effect. Paid duty officers will be stationed at the traffic signals on either side of the bridge to manage traffic flow. One sidewalk will remain open at all times to accommodate pedestrians.
Crews will carry out concrete scaling and minor surface repairs to address delaminated areas and prolong the lifespan of the bridge.
“The Campbellford Bridge is a vital single crossing within the community, and we understand how important it is to residents, businesses, and through-traffic,” said Denise Marshall, Director of Public Works for the county. “By completing this work overnight, we aim to minimize disruptions and maintain daily access for those who rely on this structure.”
In other bridge news, the county says that what last winter it called emergency work that would close the bridge over the Trent River on CR 30 for 10-12 weeks this summer will not be done until next year.
A report in January said expansion joints and the north and south ends of the bridge needed to be repaired and about $1.1 million was planned for project. Emergency repairs had been made and full rehabilitation was required.
But Kate Campbell, Director of Communications for the county, says staff has decided to defer the project to next year to ensure it is delivered properly and safely.
“Given the timelines this year, construction would have extended into late fall, when colder weather could compromise the quality and durability of the waterproofing and paving work,” Campbell said. “Rather than rushing and risking long-term performance issues, Public Works will be scheduling the work for a time early in the season next year when conditions are optimal. This will ensure the investment lasts and minimize the likelihood of future disruptions.”
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