Big Creek 6th Concession Bridge Rehabilitation - EIS-ENG-26-52

Monday, January 19, 2026

Project Description

The Big Creek 6th Concession Bridge, located on 6th Concession Road approximately 0.40km west of Highway 59 near the village of Walsingham, which spans Big Creek requires a major rehabilitation to the bridge structure.

The work will include bridge deck replacement, bridge barrier and railing replacement, concrete repairs, road and asphalt restoration, and associated traffic control.

For reference, the project location map for the proposed work iis located at the bottom of this notice.

Project Timeline

Proposed Start Date

May 2026

Estimated Completion Date

August 2026

Information for the Public

Traffic Management

In order to expedite the work in a safe environment, vehicular traffic control measures will be in effect. During the construction, 6th Concession Road from Highway 59 to Hazen Road will be closed to Local Traffic Only with complete closure at the bridge structure. A detour will be in place using 7th Concession Road to the north via Hazen Road and Highway 59.

Construction Tender

The construction tender for this project will be sent out to prequalified bridge construction contractors in January/February 2026. Award of the project will be subject to Council approval. Once the project is awarded to the successful contractor, this notice will be updated with the contractor’s contact information as well as any additional or updated information.

We intend to minimize the impact of this vital infrastructure work on the public and vehicular traffic. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the work being completed, please reach out to Norfolk County’s Project Manager, noted below.