Forks Road Bridge
Consultation has concluded
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.
October 26, 2020 - City of Welland enters a Memorandum of Understanding with Empire Communities to design/construct the replacement of the Forks Road Bridge, and further design and build the urbanization of Forks Rd., from the Kingsway to the east limit of Forks Rd.
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.
October 26, 2020 - City of Welland enters a Memorandum of Understanding with Empire Communities to design/construct the replacement of the Forks Road Bridge, and further design and build the urbanization of Forks Rd., from the Kingsway to the east limit of Forks Rd.
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Forks Road Bridge Ideas
over 5 years agoBridges 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?Feel free to "LIKE" ideas on the board. Every "LIKE" you give highlights what is important to you.Kowskiover 5 years agoMake the existing blocked off roadway a permanent one.
The roadway just behind the rowing club is already there, upgrade it and make it a permanent roadway at least in the interim until the bridge is replaced. .
0vi vrbanacover 5 years agoImmediately demolish and build a new bridge. No other viable option.
Demolish & Build
9DMGover 5 years agoYes new wider bridge and I agree with the idea that it is a vital link and also an EDR if issues with Hwy 58 or Townline / Netherby Rd.
2brainover 5 years agonew bridge is a must
Back to 1970's, there were four ways to Dain City, canal bank to Welland, Kingsway to Port Colborne, welland bridge 18 to ELM st. and Forks Road East. When the new canal was built, two ways were closed---one to Port Colborne ,one to Forks Road East, the residents concerned about the safety around Dain City, city promised welland bridge 18 could be there forever. When bi-diesel factory was built, residents asked if something happened in the factory,the railway was blocked, it could be dangerous for Dain City people, city promised the same thing, use welland bridge 18, it could be there for ever. Now the bridge was closed, Dain city only have one way in and out, if the railway was blocked or car accident happened on Kingsway St. ,the whole Dain City could be isolated, we don't want to see this happen! Now it is not the time to vote for the bridge,it is time to raise funds! As the mayor Allan Pietz said: new bridge is a must.
12AbbyBover 5 years agoReplace with a road if it’s cheaper!
If building a road is cheaper than replacing the bridge, I say go for that !
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Who's listening
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Phone 9057351700 Email sherri-marie.millar@welland.ca
Timeline
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April 18, 2016
Forks Road Bridge has finished this stage5 tonnes max. load restriction posted
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April 29, 2016
Forks Road Bridge has finished this stageBridge closed for temporary repairs
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May 12, 2016
Forks Road Bridge has finished this stageRe-opened to public [Life expectancy of 4 years]
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October 24, 2018
Forks Road Bridge has finished this stageExtensive deterioration found
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November 2, 2018
Forks Road Bridge has finished this stageBridge closed indefinitely at 9:00 a.m [Pedestrian traffic only]
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December 12, 2018
Forks Road Bridge has finished this stagePublic engagment comences
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April 17, 2019
Forks Road Bridge has finished this stageForks Road Bridge is removed for demolition
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April 18, 2019
Forks Road Bridge has finished this stageStaff continue to research options and seek upper-level government funding.
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Monday, July 6, 2020
Forks Road Bridge has finished this stageFederal Government contributes 2.5 M to bridge project
Read about it in the Welland Tribune. CLICK HERE
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October 26, 2020
Forks Road Bridge is currently at this stageCity of Welland enters a Memorandum of Understanding with Empire Communities to design/construct the replacement of the Forks Road Bridge, and further design and build the urbanization of Forks Rd., from the Kingsway to the east limit of Forks Rd.
Media Release
- Ontario Government Has Nominated 350 Rural and Northern and Public Transit Infrastructure Projects to the Federal Government
- Forks Road Bridge – Update # 4 [8.26.19]
- Forks Road Bridge Closure Update #3 [4.8.19]
- Forks Road Bridge Closure Update #2 [11.30.18]
- Forks Road Bridge Closure Update #1 [11.7.18]
- Nov 2 Forks Road Bridge Closure [10.30.18]
- Forks Road Bridge Re-opens to Public [5.12.16]
In The News
- Welland city staff frustrated over delay of key Forks Road bridge report - Jan 28, 2020
- Welland waiting on feds for Forks Road Bridge funding - Jan 14, 2020
- Welland seeks $4 million from Region for Forks Road Bridge replacement - The Welland Tribune Jan. 16, 2019
- NEWSTALK 610 CKTB (Manager of Engineering discusses Forks Road Bridge Closure on November 5, 2018
- NEWSTALK 610 CKTB (Bonnie Fokkens - Welland Ward 6 Councillor discusses the Forks Road Bridge Closure)
- Forks Road Bridge Closing Indefinitely - The Welland Tribune Oct. 30, 2018
- Dain City Residents Concerned Over Closure of Forks Road Bridge - Niagara This Week Nov. 9, 2018
- Forks Road Bridge could collapse within 16 months: Report
- Welland looking at increasing self-imposed debt limit to help pay for new Forks Road Bridge
- A new Forks Road Bridge is not a want, it’s a need
- Forks Road Bridge Floats Free
Key Dates
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April 18 2016
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October 24 2018