Highway 7/8 Pedestrian Bridge

Overview

Project number: 66114 | Updated: January 2025

Construction of a pedestrian and cycling bridge to be installed over Highway 7/8 connecting Avalon Place to Chandler Drive/Strasburg Road. There will be a ramp and stairs at each end of the bridge. This project also includes a new sidewalk along the south side of Avalon Place and a multi-use trail along Strasburg Road to Ottawa Street.

Schedule

Environmental assessment: 2016–2018
Design and planning: 2018–2022
Construction: Spring 2022–Spring 2025

Note: timing may be affected by weather conditions and changing project scope; updates will be posted as needed.

Budget 

$9.5 million

Contact

Andrew Doman, Senior Engineer
Project Manager, Region of Waterloo
adoman@regionofwaterloo.ca

Service First Contact Centre: 519-575-4400; for deaf and hard of hearing (TTY) call 519-575-4608

Contractor

Eiffage GC Canada

Project details

Getting around during construction

Construction of the bridge will take place on Avalon Place and Chandler Drive. Avalon Place (between Stirling Avenue and Southmoor Drive) will be restricted to a single lane, westbound direction only. There is no street parking available in this construction zone for the duration of the work.

Additional notes

Construction for the bridge began in 2022 and was delayed due to supply chain shortages across the country. 

This project supports the Region of Waterloo's strategic focus areas(External link): Climate aligned growth and Equitable services and opportunities.