February 4, 2025, update:
Temporary barriers have been erected on McQuillan’s Bridge. For any pedestrians travelling in the area, exercise caution, do not use McQuillan’s Bridge and instead use an alternative route. Beginning February 4, temporary measures will be implemented along Stone Road East to improve pedestrian mobility in the area. This includes installing concrete jersey barriers, and adding flashing pedestrian warning signs and speed radar boards.
On Stone Road East, for approximately 600 metres between Victoria Road South and Watson Parkway South, be aware the speed limit will be reduced to 40 km/h, lanes will be shifted and cyclists will share the road with vehicles near McQuillan’s Bridge, starting February 4.
Guelph, Ont., January 29, 2025 – The City will close McQuillan’s Bridge as of January 29 until further notice for public safety. The bridge needs to be closed because the condition of the bridge is no longer able to support public use as determined through a recent structural condition assessment. The assessment was part of the City’s routine monitoring of the bridge, south of Stone Road East over the Eramosa River. Barriers will be erected as weather permits.
As part of a previously planned study beginning in mid-2025, the City will develop options for the bridge with a focus on active transportation, heritage and safety; there will be opportunities for public input as part of that study. The bridge has unique cultural and heritage attributes that will be reviewed as part of the study analysis. Further details will be posted on guelph.ca in the coming months.
For more Information
Engineering and Transportation Services
City of Guelph
519-837-5604
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