Ontario Construction News staff writer
The City of London is preparing to kick off a significant rehabilitation project for The Queen’s Bridge on Queens Avenue over the Thames River, along with restoration efforts for the east riverbank. Scheduled for 2026 and 2027, this work aims to update aging infrastructure and enhance safety for both pedestrians and cyclists.
Residents, business owners, and property tenants are welcome to join a drop-in public update meeting tomorrow, Feb. 25, from 5 to 7 p. m. at Museum London, located at 421 Ridout St. North. City project managers will share updates and respond to questions about the upcoming construction.
“The Queen’s Bridge is a critical connection across the Thames River, and these improvements will ensure it continues to serve the community safely for decades,” said a city spokesperson.
The bridge rehabilitation will involve replacing the entire deck and widening it to make room for future rapid transit lanes. A recent inspection in 2023 rated the bridge as being in fair to poor condition due to cracks, chipping concrete, and layer separation beneath the surface. This replacement is expected to prolong the bridge’s service life by an additional 50 years.
A new three-metre multi-use path will be constructed along the north side of Queens Avenue, extending from Ridout Street North to the west approach of the bridge. The existing sidewalk on the south side will be taken out. A new pedestrian crossing will be added on the west side of the bridge that spans Queens Avenue and Riverside Drive.
Aging structures along the east bank of the Thames River that help protect against erosion will also be replaced. These upgrades aim to enhance resilience against flooding and storms while preserving nature along the riverbank. Retaining walls under The Queen’s Bridge as well as Kensington Bridge will also undergo replacement. This work will connect with improvements started in 2024 as part of the Harris Park Shoreline Restoration and Park Improvements project.
Construction plans are being coordinated with nearby projects like West London Dyke Reconstruction, Downtown Sewer Capacity Expansion Project, and local events.
Property owners and tenants living close to this project area are encouraged to attend tomorrow’s public meeting for details on construction timelines and potential impacts.
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Aging structures along the east bank of the Thames River that help protect against erosion will also be replaced. These upgrades aim to enhance resilience against flooding and storms while preserving nature along the riverbank. Retaining walls under The Queen’s Bridge as well as Kensington Bridge will also undergo replacement. This work will connect with improvements started in 2024 as part of the Harris Park Shoreline Restoration and Park Improvements project.
Construction plans are being coordinated with nearby projects like West London Dyke Reconstruction, Downtown Sewer Capacity Expansion Project, and local events.
Property owners and tenants living close to this project area are encouraged to attend tomorrow’s public meeting for details on construction timelines and potential impacts.
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