Ridout Street closed between Thames Park and Horton Street for Victoria Bridge reconstruction, July 25 – spring of 2023

Starting July 25, 2022, Ridout Street will be closed to all traffic from Thames Park to Horton Street as work progresses on the Victoria Bridge reconstruction project. This closure is scheduled to be in place until spring of 2023, when the new bridge is expected to be complete. Thames Park is open, and access will be maintained during the project.

A signed detour for motorists will be in place along Commissioners Road, Wellington Road, Wharncliffe Road and Horton Street.

A temporary bridge for cyclists and pedestrians has been installed across the Thames River and will be open to the public on July 25.

LTC routes 4 and 15 are impacted by this closure, and will be detoured along Grand Avenue, Carfrae Crescent, and Richmond Street for the duration of the project.

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Map of Victoria Road impacts

Above: A map illustrating the Victoria Bridge reconstruction project area and traffic impacts.

The Victoria Bridge Reconstruction Project will replace the current bridge, which was built in 1926, with a new “through arch” structure that includes a widened deck surface to better accommodate bicycle traffic, pedestrians, and improved connectivity with the Thames Valley Parkway.

Last modified:Tuesday, July 19, 2022