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Forks Road Bridge

The Forks Road Bridge was closed to vehicular traffic on Friday, November 2, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. A full closure was necessary because of the deterioration of the structure and not being able to monitor which vehicles access the bridge.

Welland City Council and city staff understand the significance of this closure and the impact it has on the community. For a better understanding on how the Forks Road Bridge project has evolved, please review the Timeline, located to the right.

Currently, Welland City Council is reviewing options on how to move this project forward and re-build a bridge that will connect Niagara to people, places, and things.

The Forks Road Bridge was closed to vehicular traffic on Friday, November 2, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. A full closure was necessary because of the deterioration of the structure and not being able to monitor which vehicles access the bridge.

Welland City Council and city staff understand the significance of this closure and the impact it has on the community. For a better understanding on how the Forks Road Bridge project has evolved, please review the Timeline, located to the right.

Currently, Welland City Council is reviewing options on how to move this project forward and re-build a bridge that will connect Niagara to people, places, and things.

Ideas

Forks Road Bridge Ideas

almost 2 years ago

Bridges connect people to destinations and bring communities together. We want to hear your ideas on this project. What's important to you in re-building the Forks Road Bridge?

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howard

over 1 year ago

2 large culverts for rower access to coarse

I suggest no new bridge, instead a road built on a landfill dam with 2 culverts large enough for up flow to rowing coarse and the other for flow back to boathouse. This I believe would be a solution for both residents of Dain City and the rowing club.

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dodgeman

almost 2 years ago

Replace the Bridge

Build a like for like structure, this is the most cost efficient to the tax payers of Welland. The bridge is a necessity to the entire region of Niagara.

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vi vrbanac

almost 2 years ago

Immediately demolish and build a new bridge. No other viable option.

Demolish & Build

7

Brooke

over 1 year ago

Dain City residents need to realize....

Dain City residents need to realize that if they get this bridge at $12 million that could be the last time they ever see money being spent in their area for a long time. Dain City needs road and sewer repairs before an expensive bridge. Build Dain City a causeway behind the rowing club, fix the roads and sewers and I'm sure the City of Welland can get it done for less than $12 million! Dain City residents need to realize that tax money is limited and the COW is in debt.

4

Gladman

almost 2 years ago

Temporary road installment / Colbourne st. Repaving as a solution to many access issues.. If permissible by all property owners & seaway.

Potential temp. Solution, or completely useless. Any thoughts?

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