NEWS RELEASE
COUNTY OF SIMCOE
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Construction on County Road 4 in Bradford West Gwillimbury is making significant progress following a temporary full closure that began on Oct. 21, 2024.
This closure is essential for replacing the Scanlon Creek culvert at the intersection of County Road 4 and Line 10.
To date, the existing culvert has been fully excavated and removed. The precast box culvert installation is planned to commence on Monday, Nov. 4. With construction moving on schedule, the road is expected to reopen on Dec. 13, 2024, as initially planned.
The decision to fully close the road, rather than partially, was made to enhance safety for both the public and construction workers. This approach also resulted in substantial cost savings of approximately $1 million. A full closure allows the culvert replacement to be completed within a single construction season, whereas a partial closure would have extended the work over two seasons.
During the first week of the closure, the County of Simcoe implemented several adjustments after reviewing initial traffic patterns. Daily traffic flagging has been introduced along 10 Sideroad and will continue throughout the closure on weekdays. Additionally, signal timing at the intersection of 10 Sideroad and Line 8 has been adjusted to increase the green signal duration for southbound traffic on 10 Sideroad, reducing queuing and improving traffic flow.
Please note that Bradford Greenhouses remains open for business during the construction period and can be accessed from Line 12 or Yonge Street, south of County Road 89. Additionally, the Ultramar gas station at 2231 County Rd. 89 in Innisfil remains open for business as well.
This closure is a part of a larger reconstruction project aimed at widening County Road 4 from north of Line 8 to County Road 89. The 10-kilometre project is divided into three phases, with this being a part of the first phase. The project will widen County Road 4 from two lanes to four lanes, introduce a multi-use trail for active transportation, and enhance drainage and roadside safety. These improvements will facilitate better traffic flow and reduce future disruptions.
For further information on all phases of the project, please visit simcoe.ca/projects/road-projects/bradford-west-gwillimbury-limits-to-cr-89-reconstruction.
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