Aberdeen Bridge To Be Replaced Over Three Days

July 27, 2010 12:00 PM

McGuinty Government Investing in Infrastructure, Creating Jobs

Crews will use groundbreaking technology to lift, move and replace a dual-span bridge - in just three days over the August long weekend.

Preliminary work on the Aberdeen Bridge has already begun and the rapid bridge replacement process will begin the evening of July 30, 2010. Using innovative technology the old bridge will be lifted away and will be replaced with a pre-constructed bridge that has been built nearby. The process will be completed by August 3, 2010. Traditionally, a complete bridge replacement takes nine to 12 months.

This project is the first time the rapid replacement technology has been used over a major highway in Southern Ontario. During construction, drivers are strongly encouraged to plan alternative routes as traffic delays are expected due to road closures.

This bridge replacement is a part of a larger project to repair or replace eight bridges along Highway 403 in Hamilton. This $35.8 million investment will create or sustain approximately 415 jobs. As part of the Open Ontario plan it will help to stimulate economic growth, create jobs and improve the flow of goods and people along this vital corridor.

Quick Facts

For a full list of closures and more information about the rapid bridge replacement, visit the MTO Aberdeen website or MTO's Twitterstream.
As part of Open Ontario, the Province plans to invest over $32 billion in infrastructure to strengthen the economy. This is creating and sustaining over 300,000 jobs.
Speeding fines are doubled in construction zones.
This contract was awarded to Dufferin Construction Company of Oakville, Ontario

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Contacts

Bob Nichols
Communications Branch
416-327-1158
Bob.Nichols@nullontario.ca
David Salter
Minister's Office
647-222-5162
Emna Dhahak
Communications Branch
416-327-9149
emna.dhahak@nullontario.ca

Ministry of Transportation
ontario.ca/transportation