Timmins City Council has approved two important bridge projects in South Porcupine that will improve safety and extend infrastructure life.
Evan St. Bridge Replacement
Urbanlink Civil Ltd. have been hired to replace the Evans St. Bridge for $5,107,850 + HST. The bridge is a key transportation route for residents and heavy truck traffic. Regular inspections have identified deterioration in structural elements on the west side of the bridge. To maintain safe use, traffic was temporarily shifted to the east side of the bridge to reduce stress and slow deterioration.
The replacement bridge will be a single-span concrete box girder design with a new sidewalk and barrier wall for pedestrian safety, and improved water flow beneath the bridge to reduce the risk of blockages during the spring runoff. Construction will take place over two years with the west side of the bridge constructed first. There is no direct detour, so traffic will be maintained with temporary signals and related safety measures.
Golden Ave. Bridge Rehabilitation
Council has approved the contract for rehabilitation of the Golden Ave. bridge to MCA Contracting Ltd. in the amount of $684.526.41 + HST. Routine inspections have identified several areas that need repair. Included in the contract is the removal and replacement of asphalt and waterproofing, repairs to culvert walls and footings, reconstruction of the approach road base, and upgrades to the guiderails and safety features.
Both projects will protect the city’s transportation network by ensuring that critical routes that support residents and industry remain safe and functional. Further updates will be provided as construction timelines and traffic instructions are confirmed.
For more information on the City’s capital works projects, visit: https://www.timmins.ca/our_services/engineering/capital_works
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