Trent River Crossing and Surrounding Road Network Detailed Design Update
More Than a Bridge …
The newTrent 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 RightTurn Lane
Existing backups at the Tim Hortons driveway access
Reviewed traffic volumes and added southbound right turn lane and northbound left turn lane
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
Bridge and Surrounding Road Network
Roundabout to facilitate traffic flow and improve safety
Bridge and Approaches
Cul-de-sac minimizes property and tree impacts
New Parkette
New Right and Left Turn Lanes going into Tim Hortons
Bridge and Approaches
Bollards to separate pedestrians from road
Seating focused on Trent River
Bridge and Approaches
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
New Parkette
New Parkette
Frank Street to Saskatoon Avenue Walkway
Pedestrian crossovers with flashing beacon
Seating areas
Pedestrian walkway under the bridge
Roundabout
Roundabouts and Large Vehicles
Truck apron
Paved boulevard
Semi-mountable external curbs
Bridge and Approaches
Cycling Lanes
Sidewalks and boulevards on most roads where space permits
Road Network Improvements
East Side of Bridge
Second Street (Saskatoon Avenue to Doxsee Avenue)
Road Network Improvements
East Side of Bridge
Second Street (Doxsee Avenue to Booth Street)
Road Network Improvements
East Side of Bridge
Second Street (Ranney Avenue to Centre Street)
Two new pedestrian crossings
Road Network Improvements
West Side of Bridge
Alma Street (Grand Road to Simpson Street)
Simpson Street (Alma Street to Balaclava Street)
New Right and LeftTurn Lanes going into Tim Hortons
Road Network Improvements
West Side of Bridge
Simpson Street (Balaclava Street to Bridge Street)
Next Steps
Fall 2023
• finalized detailed design
Winter 2024
• prepare construction contact
2025-2027
• Construction • (pending approvals and budget)
