The City of London is planning on rehabilitating the Wenige Expressway Bridge over the South Branch of the Thames River in 2020 to extend the lifecycle of the bridge. Originally constructed in 1965, the heavy traffic loading and age of the bridge has resulted in the need for a major rehabilitation.



The City of London has retained Parsons Consulting Ltd. to design this project, and for reviewing options for rehabilitating Highbury Avenue South from Highway 401 to the Wenige Expressway Bridge in 2021/2022. Originally constructed in the early 1960's, this roadway is nearing the end of its service life.

Project Location

Project Phasing

This corridor will be separated into 3 separate Phases: Wenige Expressway Bridge (Phase 1), Highbury Avenue South-south portion (Phase 2A) and Highbury Avenue South-north portion (Phase 2B).

Traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions for the duration of construction, using temporary median cross-overs. During the winter months, the road is anticipated to be fully operational. The Thames Valley Parkway will be reduced in width in Phase 1.

Phase 1 Proposed Work Details:

The rehabilitation of the Wenige Expressway Bridge (Phase 1) will begin in March, 2020 and last until May, 2021. Phase 1 will consist of the following work:

Bridge rehabilitation including: Complete deck replacement and widening of the structure to accommodate widened road structure (4 x 3.6m lanes plus shoulders and barriers) complete with waterproofing; Recoating of structural steel; Abutment improvements; Drainage improvements; and New street lighting; Removal and replacement of median barrier and street lights from south of Hamilton Road to south of the Thames River Construction of a new section of the Thames Valley Pathway under the south abutment;

Phase 2 Proposed Work Details:

Highbury Avenue South rehabilitations (Phase 2) is tentatively scheduled to start in 2021, last 2 years and it will consist of the following work:

Complete road reconstruction of Highbury Avenue South from the Wenige Expressway Bridge to Highway 401; Localized culvert replacements.

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