Construction notice: Erb’s Road Bridge Rehabilitation Wilmot Township Date: April 2, 2026

Thursday, 02 April 2026

About the project

The Region of Waterloo is improving the quality and safety of the Erb’s Road Bridge over the Nith River in the Township of Wilmot. Work will feature the replacement of the bridge deck, bearings, railings and safety upgrades.

Timing — April 13^th, 2026

Construction is planned to start on April 13 through to October 31.

Closures

Erb Street Bridge will be closed throughout construction to facilitate the work. Only local access from Nafziger Road & Sandhills Road will be allowed up to the closed bridge.

Detour

There will be a detour in place for road users who normally use Erb’s Road. Users will use Nafziger Road, Bleams Road and Sandhills Road.

There is resurfacing road work planned on Nafziger Road between Erbs Road and Snyder’s Road during the summer of 2026. Work is expected to take approximately 2 weeks, and users can expect additional delays during this period depending on planned travel.

Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Paramedics) have been notified of the construction, closures and detours to minimize any disruptions to services.

Pedestrian access

Pedestrians and cyclists will not be able to cross the bridge during this work.

Property and business access

All businesses in the construction area remain open and accessible during construction.

Please plan for delays during construction and when using the detours. Travel carefully in the construction zone and ensure that you follow construction traffic signage for your safety and for the safety of the workers.

Waste collection changes

Your regular waste pickup will continue as scheduled during construction. The contractor will move the black and green carts, recycling bins, yard waste and bulky items as needed and will return empty containers to the correct property the same day. Please label your carts with your address and place all carts at your curb before 7 a.m. on your regular collection day.

Additional impacts

You may notice slight vibrations from the contractor’s equipment during construction. All efforts will be made to minimize impacts from construction including dust, mud and vibration.