Media Release - Rescheduled: Public Information Session for Burnley Bridge Reconstruction
Media Release
Cobourg, ON – December 3, 2024 – Due to forecasted heavy snow and inclement weather, Northumberland County has postponed the public information session for the Burnley Bridge reconstruction project, originally scheduled for December 4, 2024 in Warkworth. The session has been rescheduled as follows:
WHEN: Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Warkworth Legion, 6 Norham Road, Warkworth, ON
This session, rescheduled for next week, will provide an opportunity for residents to meet with the project team, review proposed designs, and discuss details of the planned replacement of the aging Burnley Bridge on County Road 29 in Alnwick/Haldimand Township.
Originally built in 1950, the Burnley Bridge has reached the end of its useful life. Ongoing monitoring and assessments identified the need for major rehabilitation, however, given the costs and the need to meet current and future transportation demands, a full replacement is considered the most feasible solution.
The existing single-lane bridge will be replaced with a two-lane concrete rigid frame bridge to better accommodate current traffic needs. Construction is anticipated to begin in the summer of 2025 and will require a full road closure on a section of County Road 29, lasting approximately four to six months, pending council approval. Speed reduction measures will also be permanently implemented to improve safety in the area.
For more information on the Burnley Bridge rehabilitation project, please visit: Northumberland.ca/BurnleyBridge.
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For more information:
Kate Campbell
Director, Communications
Northumberland County
Phone: 905-372-3329 ext. 2335
Email: campbellk@northumberland.ca
Web: northumberland.ca
About Northumberland County
Located on the traditional territory of the Mississauga, Northumberland County is a thriving community just one hour east of Toronto along Highway 401, with easy access to urban centres to the north, east and west. As the upper tier level of municipal government for the region, Northumberland County’s vision is to bring together people, partnerships and possibilities for a strong and vibrant Northumberland. Our community includes seven distinct yet complementary municipalities, with County Council comprised of the Mayors of each of these member municipalities:
• Township of Alnwick/Haldimand
• Municipality of Brighton
• Town of Cobourg
• Township of Cramahe
• Township of Hamilton
• Municipality of Port Hope
• Municipality of Trent Hills
