Outlet Bridge Rehabilitation
The County of Prince Edward is rehabilitating Outlet Bridge, which was originally constructed in 1958. The bridge is located on County Road 18 approximately 2.2 km east of County Road 11.
Project Overview
The municipality is rehabilitating Outlet Bridge, which was originally constructed in 1958.
A public information centre (PIC) for the project will take place on Thursday, April 23 from 6-8 pm at the Athol Town Hall (1685 County Road 10).
The bridge is located on County Road 18 approximately 2.2 km east of County Road 11.
The scope of the bridge rehabilitation includes:
- Repair of all structural deficiencies
- Construction of new approach slabs
- Replacement of barrier wall, deck overlay, and new asphalt pavement with waterproofing
- In-water repairs to the two existing support piers
Project Impacts
Vehicle Traffic:
- Traffic on bridge will be reduced to a single lane for the duration of construction.
- Traffic will be controlled by temporary traffic signals, alternating lane directions.
Marina Traffic:
- A minimum of a 3-metre navigable lane will be maintained at all times through the Outlet River.
Pedestrian Traffic:
- There are no sidewalks on the Outlet Bridge.
Project Status
The County of Prince Edward has tendered for construction services. The call for bids closed on Thursday, April 9.
Detailed Structural Investigations
- Complete
Design
- Complete
Procurement
- In Progress
Construction
- Not yet Started
Timeline
Budget and Funding
County Council approved the project in the 2026 budget at a total cost of $2,190,100.
The project is funded through two sources:
- Ontario Community Infrastructure Funding (OCIF) — $1,190,100
- The municipality’s Reserve for Roads Construction – Bridges — $1,000,000
Resources & Updates
Documents
Council Reports
There are no Council reports related to this project at this time.
Public Presentations
There are no Council reports related to this project at this time.
News Coverage
There is no media coverage related to this project at this time.
Recent Updates
- April 10, 2026: Learn more about the rehabilitation of the Outlet Bridge at a public information centre on Thursday, April 23. >> Read more