I would like to inform residents that both of the bridge repairs at Applewood Hills #3 and #6 are now completed.
Both bridges were reopened in early February to pedestrian access.
Please find the images of bridge repair of the following for your reference, these repairs are not necessarily visually significant due to the nature the of structural work.
Applewood #6 bridge at Cedarbrook Park
Applewood #3 Bridges
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UPDATE (December 2024):
The work to reinforce Applewood Hills Trail bridges to allow their reopening is now scheduled. Staff aim to reopen both bridges in the first week of February, weather permitting.
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November 2024:
The No.3 pedestrian bridge (adjacent to 3145 Queen Frederica Dr.) and the No.6 pedestrian bridge (by Cedarbrook Park) at Applewood Hills were identified for replacement during our Bi-annual Citywide Bridge Condition Assessment, and they are budgeted for replacement in 2024-25. A bridge inspection was performed on all structures after the recent flood events in Mississauga and structural issues were found at this site resulting in bridges closure for further investigation.
To minimize the closure period, we will carry out temporary repairs to reopen for pedestrian traffic until the bridge can be replaced. Design for the temporary repairs is underway and the installation will be completed as soon as possible.
Staff are fast-tracking the bridge reconstruction which includes design and approvals with the Conservation Authority to contract for the bridge fabrication & replacement in 2025. To avoid this issue in the future, the new bridges will be galvanized steel structures with a longer lifespan, instead of existing weathering steel structures which are underperforming as expected.
Signs with alternative route (as attached) are posted on site.
The bridge is important to the community and the trail system. We are working to minimize the disruption and inconvenience caused by the necessary replacement and apologize for the inconvenience of the emergency closure. Safety is our priority.
