About the project
Wilcox Bridge has been in service since 1960 and it is unknown if there has been any previous rehabilitation. County of Simcoe is undertaking a bridge rehabilitation to extend the service life of the structure and make other improvements including widening of the bridge, replacement of bridge barriers and new steel beam guiderails to improve traffic safety and new approach slabs and asphalt pavement to improve driving comfort over the bridge.
Timelines (subject to change as project proceeds)
Construction will begin May 1, 2023 and continue until November 2023.
Impacts to drivers and neighbours
Construction will be staged to allow one lane of traffic over the bridge with a temporary traffic signals. Delay and queuing at the bridge is anticipated during construction.
Please be safe and use caution when driving through the construction zone.
For more information on the construction, read our April 2023 newsletter.
County's Commitment and Experience
The County of Simcoe continues to invest in keep the infrastructure in a state of good repair.
We appreciate the public's patience as we ensure that work on this significant improvement is being completed safely and properly and according to the County's requirements
Project Contact
Jae Park
Project Engineer
County of Simcoe
Jae.Park@simcoe.ca
705.735.6901 ext. 1166
