KAWARTHA LAKES-The City of Kawartha Lakes shared the early stage detailed design plans for the new Colborne Street Bridge in Lindsay.
The new bridge will cross the Scugog River, connecting Colborne Street West and Colborne Street East. This location has already been confirmed through previous Environmental Assessment (EA) studies, starting in 1994 and updated in 2000, along with follow-up reviews by City staff and Council.
The need for this bridge has been recognized for decades. The project will:
- Support future growth and development in Lindsay
- Improve the east-west traffic flow across the Scugog River
- Strengthen the cross-town road network
- Minimize impacts on the environment
Bridge design highlights
The proposed bridge will be a single-span Bowstring Arch Bridge, chosen to complement the heritage character of the Trent-Severn Waterway. Key features of the bridge include:
- Two lanes of traffic
- Sidewalks on both sides
- Minimum 4.5 metre clearance for boat traffic
- Required Hydraulic Opening for the 100-year storm event
- Maintained access to nearby apartment and retirement residences
Road network improvements
To support the new bridge, several nearby intersections and access points will be upgraded:
Colborne Street and William Street North:Â New traffic signals, turning lanes, pedestrian crossings, and street lighting.
