Trent River Crossing and Surrounding Road Network Detailed Design Update
More Than a Bridge …
The new Trent River Crossing is a generational project that will change the fabric of the community
• Enhance connection to downtown
• Create vibrant gathering spaces
• Respect the importance and history of the Trent River
• Build connection to the waterfront and trail system
• Enhance connectivity of the surrounding road network
• Design for a variety of road users and promote active transportation
• Improve safety for cars, pedestrians and cyclists
Our community-centered design aims to make people feel safe, connected to their community and connected to the Trent River
Community Engagement Impacts
Grand Road Right Turn Lane
Existing backups at the Tim Hortons driveway access
Reviewed traffic volumes and added southbound right
Roundabout Pedestrian Underpass
Some residents concerned about safety for pedestrians at roundabout
Added pedestrian access under the bridge and added flashing beacons activated by push buttons to pedestrian crossings
Frank Street Cul -de-Sac
Concerns from residents about vehicular laneway between Frank Street and Saskatoon Avenue
Added cul-de-sac to minimize impact to properties
Impacts
right turn lane and northbound left turn lane pedestrians
pedestrian
Bridge and Surrounding
Surrounding Road Network
Roundabout to facilitate traffic flow and improve safety
New
New Right and Left Turn Lanes going into Tim Hortons
Bridge
Bridge and Approaches
Cul-de-sac minimizes property and tree impacts
Parkette
New
Bridge
Bollards to separate pedestrians from road
Seating focused on Trent River
Bridge and Approaches
road
Bridge
Buffered bicycle lanes
Wide sidewalks
Open railings to connect to the river
Bridge and Approaches
Buffered bicycle lanes
Wide sidewalks Open railings to connect to the river
Bridge
Bridge and Approaches
New Parkette
New Parkette
Frank Street to Saskatoon
Saskatoon Avenue Walkway
Pedestrian crossovers with flashing beacon
Seating areas
Pedestrian walkway under the bridge
Roundabout
beacon
Roundabouts
Truck apron
Paved boulevard
Semi-mountable external curbs
Roundabouts and Large Vehicles
Cycling Lanes
Sidewalks and boulevards on most roads
Bridge and Approaches roads where space permits
Road Net
Second Street (Saskato
twork Improvements East Side of Bridge
toon Avenue to Doxsee Avenue)
Road N
Second Street (Do
Network Improvements East
Side of Bridge
Doxsee Avenue to Booth Street)
Road Network
Second Street
Two new pedestrian crossings
Network Improvements East Side
of Bridge (Ranney Avenue to Centre Street)
Road Network
Alma Street Simpson Street
New Right and Left Turn Lanes going
Network Improvements
West Side of Bridge (Grand Road to Simpson Street) (Alma Street to Balaclava Street)
going into Tim Hortons
Road Network
Simpson Street (Balaclava
Network Improvements
West Side of Bridge (Balaclava Street to Bridge Street )
Next Steps
Fall 2023
• finalized detailed design
Winter 2024 • prepare construction contact 2025-2027
• Construction
(pending approvals and budget)
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