- Notice of EA completion (February 26, 2018)
- Environmental Assessment Report available upon request
Highway 7/8 Pedestrian Bridge
Overview
Project number: 66114 | Updated: May 2025
Construction of a pedestrian and cycling bridge has been installed over Highway 7/8 connecting Avalon Place to Chandler Drive/Strasburg Road. The new bridge can be accessed through a ramp or staircase on each side and is met with new sidewalk along the south side of Avalon Place and a multi-use path along Strasburg Road to Ottawa Street. Final landscaping work and finishing touches will be completed this summer.
Schedule
Environmental assessment: 2016–2018
Design and planning: 2018–2022
Construction: Spring 2022–Spring 2025
Landscaping and final touches: Summer 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
Contractor
Eiffage GC Canada
Project studies and resources
- Design recommendation report (January 30, 2018)
- Highway closure (August 19, 2024)
- Construction update (February 13, 2024)
- Notice of lane restrictions (January 30, 2023)
- Construction notice (September, 2022)
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: Climate aligned growth and Equitable services and opportunities.
Contact Us
Region of Waterloo
150 Frederick St.
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4J3
Telephone: 519-575-4400
Fax: 519-575-4481
For general inquiries:
Regionalinquiries@regionofwaterloo.ca
