A bridge replacement project in Paisley will start on Monday, May 2.
And the existing bridge location on Bruce Road 3 will be closed from July 1 of this year to August 31 of 2023 for construction.
Signage will be in place and businesses in Paisley will remain fully accessible.
Bruce County states that the project will start 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.
The work will coincide with infrastructure improvements by the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie next year that includes water mains, sanitary and storm sewers, sidewalk rehabilitation, and road paving.
That is scheduled for 2023 on Queen Street, north of the bridge.
There will be a community meeting Thursday starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Paisley Town Hall/Royal Canadian Legion.
The meeting is for residents and businesses, and it will highlight key project details, construction timelines, and business supports.
The new Teeswater River Bridge 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.
Larger vehicles will be encouraged to move east-west using Highway 40, Highway 9, and Highway 4. And if travelling north-south, will be encouraged to use 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.
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
