The Municipality of Lambton Shores is letting the public know about a construction project on the Ontario Street Bridge in Grand Bend that is expected to start Tuesday and span over about two years.
The project will include the replacement and widening of the bridge.
The municipality says to minimize disruptions during the project, it will be separated into two phases to avoid a total closure of the bridge and to accommodate a pause in all construction activity during the busy summer season.
During each construction phase, the municipality does not expect a full closure of the bridge or any major detours.
The expected completion date of the project’s first phase is June 15, 2025. At that time, construction activity will pause until the second phase begins in September 2025.
“Although the public can expect lane closures and delays during the construction periods, Ontario Street will remain open to vehicle and pedestrian …