Update County of Simcoe Replacement of Old Fort Road (County Road 58) Overhead Bridge
Date: February 21, 2024
Old Fort bridge is now open for vehicle use. The bridge will close again in May 2024 for approximately 2 weeks to complete this project.
For the latest updates please visit the project website County Road 58 Old Fort Overhead Bridge Replacement - Transportation and Engineering (simcoe.ca).
For further information please reach out directly to the County of Simcoe.
County of Simcoe
Jae Park, Project Engineer
(705) 726 9300, Ext. 1166
NOTICE
Simcoe County Engineering, Planning & Environmental Division
Transportation and Engineering Department
October 27, 2023
County Road 58 Bridge Replacement
The County of Simcoe has awarded the contract to Alexman Contracting Inc. for the replacement of the Old Fort Road (County Road 58) Overhead Bridge over the Trans Canada Trail (abandoned CN Railway Line), located approximately 300 m south of Highway 12.
Site works commenced on May 23, 2023, and Old Fort Road has been closed to traffic. Construction is now planned to continue until Spring 2024, however, Old Fort Road to reopen in January 2024 when the construction activities will shut down for winter and resume under a favourable weather condition in the spring 2024.
How will I get to My Residence or Business?
During this time the bridge will be temporarily closed to traffic. Alexman Contracting Inc. will schedule work to keep road closure duration to a minimum. Local traffic to homes and properties will be maintained throughout construction period. All other traffic will be detoured around the area via Elliot Side Road (see Detour Route below). Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
Hours of Work
Monday – Friday 7:00am – 7:00pm | Friday long weekend 7:00am – 12:00pm
The remainder of the work will be completed during the daytime. A covered walkway has been installed along the Trans-Canada Trail (Tay Trail) in order to protect trail users during critical overhead operations.
Health & Safety
Construction involves the use of heavy equipment and the unavoidable creation of obstacles. We ask that you take extra caution during the construction period to ensure everyone’s safety. Additionally, we ask that you caution children to stay clear of the working area at all times even when workers are not present.
For latest update please check the project website County Road 58 Old Fort Overhead Bridge Replacement - Transportation and Engineering (simcoe.ca)
Who Do I Call If I Have a Problem?
LEA Consulting Ltd. is the project Contract Administrator and Alexman Contracting Ltd. is the project construction Contractor. If you have any questions regarding the construction please call:
LEA Consulting Ltd.
Ken Miller, Contract Administrator
(416) 209 3094
625 Cochrane Drive, 5th Floor Markham, ON L3R 9R9
Alexman Contracting Ltd.
Kirk Helleman, Project Manager
(705) 794 9626
242 Barrie Street, Unit 1
Thornton, ON L0L 2N0
County of Simcoe
Jae Park, Project Engineer
(705) 726 9300, Ext. 1166
Figure 1: Project Detour Route
Attachments:
Old Fort Road - Notice of Construction and Detour Update 2023-10-25