King Street to Reopen to Two-Way Traffic

The Town of Bridgewater is pleased to announce that a temporary pedestrian bridge will be installed at the Veinot Bridge site on King Street, allowing the section of road to re-open to two-way traffic.

Following severe flooding in 2023, the pedestrian portion of the Veinot Bridge was deemed unsafe for use. To maintain access through the area, one lane was closed and temporary traffic lights were installed pending the permanent replacement of the bridge.

Due to the significant cost involved, installing a temporary pedestrian bridge was not initially feasible. Through a new agreement with the Province, a temporary pedestrian crossing can now move forward while plans for the permanent bridge replacement continue. The Province has advised that full replacement of the Veinot Bridge is expected to begin next year.

“We know this has had a significant impact on our residents, and we’ve been working diligently since the bridge was damaged to find the best possible solution given all the challenges involved,” said Mayor David Mitchell. "We appreciate the Province's partnership in helping us improve access while work continues towards the bridge's long-term replacement.”

To allow the work to be completed safely, the Veinot Bridge area will be fully closed to both vehicles and pedestrians from September 14 to October 2, 2026, at which point that section of King Street will reopen to two-way traffic.

A detour will be in place throughout the closure period. Motorists will be directed up Victoria Street, across York Street and down Starr Street.

Bridgewater Transit will also be detouring around the construction area, and Stop #4 will be temporarily closed. Transit users can track the live location of the bus on the Town’s website.

The Town is also working closely with the South Shore Regional Centre for Education to minimize impacts on students and families during the closure period. Staff are also coordinating with local businesses to help reduce disruption and ensure continued access to services in the area.

More information can be found at Bridgewater.ca/Roads. Further updates will be shared on the Town’s website, social media channels, and in the Town’s email newsletter at Bridgewater.ca/Post.

The Town thanks residents, businesses, and commuters for their patience and cooperation throughout this work.