Ava Road Bridge set to reopen to through traffic on June 13

BRANTFORD, ON – The City of Brantford is pleased to announce the reopening of the Ava Road Bridge to through traffic as of Friday, June 13, 2025, weather permitting. This key milestone marks significant progress in the multi-phase Ava Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project, restoring a vital transportation connection for emergency services, transit vehicles, motorists and pedestrians. The bridge was closed in May 2024 to allow for critical infrastructure improvements within the Canadian National Railway (CNR) corridor.

While final construction work will continue in the area, the reopening includes one lane of traffic in each direction, along with pedestrian access on the newly constructed sidewalk. The bridge spans the CNR tracks and links Brant Avenue to Paris Road, serving as an essential route for motorists.

This partial reopening will significantly reduce traffic congestion caused by detours during the full bridge closure. With through access restored, Brantford Transit’s Northwest Industrial route will resume regular service. The reopening also enables emergency responders to once again use more direct and efficient routes across the bridge, further supporting timely service in the area.

The project is being delivered with financial support from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF), a program designed to help municipalities repair and rehabilitate core infrastructure. Through OCIF, the Government of Ontario contributed $8,028,000 towards the redevelopment of the Ava Road Bridge.

Final improvements to the bridge, including remaining concrete work and surface finishing, will continue over the coming months. Full completion of the project is expected later this year.

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“Our government is proud to support local infrastructure projects that will lay the foundation for strong, vibrant communities and make a real difference in people’s lives. The Ava Road Bridge project is part of our most ambitious capital plan to invest more than $200 billion over the next decade to protect Ontario by building highways, transit, homes, and other critical infrastructure that will support economic growth.”

- Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure, Ontario

“I am pleased to be part of a government that prioritizes building Ontario and enhancing infrastructure. The $8M from the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund will go a long way to the completion of the Ava Road bridge rehabilitation project. Well done, Brantford.”

-  Will Bouma, MPP for Brantford-Brant

“This reopening represents an important step forward in the transformation of one of Brantford’s busiest transportation corridors. The Ava Road Bridge is critical to our community’s mobility, and while construction continues, restoring access for drivers, pedestrians and public services is a welcome milestone. I want to thank our staff, our partners, and especially the residents of Brantford for their patience, understanding and cooperation throughout this essential major infrastructure upgrade.”

- Brantford Mayor Kevin Davis

“We are very grateful to residents and commuters for their patience throughout the bridge closure. I’m thrilled we’re now at the point where the bridge can reopen, even partially, and begin making a real difference in people’s daily lives. This is a great step forward for the community.”

- Councillor Gino Caputo

“This is great news for our community. Having the bridge open to traffic again means safer, quicker access for emergency responders and transit users, especially in the northwest industrial area. I’m grateful to everyone who helped move this forward and to the community for their understanding as we complete this important work.”

- Councillor John Sless

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