City provides update on 2025 construction season projects

BRANTFORD, ON – The City of Brantford has continued to make important investments in local infrastructure throughout 2025 to enhance road safety, support growth, and strengthen connections for residents, commuters, and businesses.

This year’s construction season saw significant progress on major projects designed to improve key transportation corridors and pedestrian connections throughout the community. Many of these projects took place in older areas of the city, where underground infrastructure is nearing or beyond 100 years of age. While temporary traffic impacts have been necessary, these upgrades will help ensure reliable City services and safer, more efficient roadways and pathways for years to come.

Infrastructure improvement updates

Brant’s Crossing Pedestrian Bridge Replacement

• The existing bridge has been removed, the piers are being rehabilitated and raised, and installation of the new bridge will take place in the coming months.
• A new, modern pedestrian bridge will improve safety and accessibility, reconnecting trail users along the S.C. Johnson Trail while safeguarding the City’s infrastructure against future flooding events.

Downtown Revitalization Phase 1 (Icomm Drive, Brant Avenue from Dalhousie Street to Colborne Street, Dalhousie Street from Brant Avenue to Bridge Street, and Hill Street)

• Roadway, infrastructure, and streetscape improvements are underway to enhance traffic flow and create a more welcoming space for businesses, residents, and visitors.
• Work on Brant Avenue and Icomm Drive, focusing on the west side of the intersection at Brant Avenue and Colborne Street, is progressing on schedule.
• Construction will pause over the winter months and resume in spring 2026, with completion expected in the third quarter of 2026.

Tutela Heights Road Closure (East of Davern Road)

• The permanent closure of Tutela Heights Road between Davern Road and the County of Brant has been completed as identified in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment initiated for the Tutela Heights Slope Stabilization investigation, to enhance public safety.
• Installation of a permanent cul-de-sac, within the City limits, east of Davern Road, is planned for 2026 to further enhance public safety.

Balfour Street (Mount Pleasant Street to Gilkison Street)

• Full corridor reconstruction is underway, replacing underground infrastructure originally installed as early as 1913 to maintain essential City services.
• Impacts on adjacent streets and intersections, including Catharine Avenue, Oak Street, and Gilkison Street at Colborne Street West and Richardson Street are ongoing, with traffic control and detouring implemented to complete the necessary replacements.
• Construction will pause for the winter and resume in spring 2026, with completion anticipated by the second quarter of 2026.

Norwich Street (Sherwood Street to Colborne Street West)

• Full corridor reconstruction is underway to replace the aging underground infrastructure on Norwich Street installed in the early 1900s, and is nearing completion.
• These upgrades will improve service reliability in the area and enhance fire servicing for nearby properties.

Freeborn Avenue (Brock Street to Dead End)

• Upgrades to City services are nearing completion, with significant improvements to on-street parking and the addition of a new accessible sidewalk.

Planning ahead

Residents, commuters, and businesses are encouraged to continue considering alternate routes during construction periods. The City appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation as these essential projects are completed, ensuring a stronger and more connected transportation network.

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