Beginning September 16, 2024 and for an approximate duration of three weeks, Concession Road 6 will be closed at Scott Bridge between Highway 21 and Sideroad 13/14. Following this Concession Road 8E will be closed at Gowanlock Bridge between Bruce Road 17 and Bruce Road 3 beginning October 7, 2024 for an approximate duration of three weeks.
These schedules are subject to change based on weather and site conditions.
"The temporary road closures will be implemented to facilitate the rehabilitation of each bridge structure which are currently in the need of remedial work," read a recent media release from the Town of Saugeen Shores.
The scope of work being done to the Scott. Bridge includes the installation of slope stabilization (rip-rap) along the west embankment under the structure, minor concrete repairs to girder ends, the removal and replacement of expansion joint seals, asphalt paving at each approach, and the replacement of rotten barrier posts.
For the Gowanlock Bridge work includes localized re-coating of steel barrier posts and pier armouring, localized concrete repairs along the exterior soffit, the replacement of rotten barrier posts, and repair to the asphalt approaches.
"During the roadway closures, access will be maintained to all private properties located within the construction limits at each site," the release said, adding that a detour route will be provided for the Concession 6 (Scott Bridge) roadway closure along Bruce Road 40 and Sideroad 18 and 19. A detour route will be provided for the Concession 8E (Gowanlock Bridge) roadway closure along Bruce Road 17 and Bruce Road 3.
