Boyne River Pedestrian Bridge Replacement

Project No. P25-22 – Boyne River Pedestrian Bridge #11011 Replacement

The Town of New Tecumseth has hired Tatham Engineering Limited to design the replacement of the Boyne River Pedestrian Bridge in Alliston. The bridge is near the end of its lifespan and needs to be replaced.

Project Overview

The project will include replacing about 30 metres of the existing bridge and improving connections to the Merlyn Duffin Walkway for pedestrians and cyclists.

Project Timeline

Tatham will begin field work near the bridge in Spring 2026. This will include land surveys, tree and environmental reviews, archaeological studies, and soil testing. This work will take place near the bridge only. There will be no work on private property, and the bridge will remain open during the investigations.

Once a draft design is ready, the Town will share it with the public to gather feedback and answer questions. Details about public consultation will be provided at a later date. Construction is planned to start in 2028.

Project Updates and Notices

April 10, 2026 - Notice of Start of Project
Project Maps

 Location Map

A picture of a map.

 
Frequently Asked Questions

 

Will access to my property be needed?

Access is not anticipated at this time. If access is needed, a permission to enter (PTE) will be requested prior to any access.
What are the paint marks on the road and sidewalk?

Paint markings and flags in various colours identify the location of buried utilities that will assist with the design and ultimately the construction work.
What is the purpose of drilling into the road, sidewalk and grassed area?

Borehole investigation is a drilling process that provides a sample below the surface to determine the type, thickness, and suitability of the existing asphalt, road base, subbase, and soil materials including determining groundwater conditions.
When is construction planned?

Construction is tentatively planned for Spring 2028, pending budget approval.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns related to this project, please contact:

Project Engineer

Emma Wilkinson, P.Eng.
Tatham Engineering Limited
115 Sandford Fleming Drive, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 5A6
Office: 705-444-2565 ext. 2101  
ewilkinson@tathameng.com  

Town of New Tecumseth

Frank Craparotta, C.E.T., rcji
Project Manager
24 Tupper Street West, Alliston, ON, L9R 1H2
Tel: 705-415-3096
Email