Project number: 05977/05508 |  Updated: October 2026

The Region of Waterloo has completed rehabilitation work on the Erbs Road Bridge over the Nith River in Wilmot and is now open to through traffic.

Completed bridge work included:

• Removing and replacing the entire bridge deck
• Repairing the girders and replacing the bearings
• Constructing a new bridge deck, waterproofing and riding surface
• Installing new decorative barrier walls and handrails
• Installing new guiderails and safety end treatments

Road improvements, including asphalt resurfacing and paved shoulders, are planned for 2028.

Schedule

Design and planning: 2025–2027
Construction of bridge: 2026
Construction of road: 2028

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

Budget

Resurfacing: $3.1 million

Bridge: $2.7 million

Contact

Ken Brisbois
Project Manager, Region of Waterloo
KBrisbois@regionofwaterloo.ca

Service First Contact Centre: 519-575-4400

Project details

This project supports the Region of Waterloo's strategic focus areas: Climate aligned growth.