Overview

Project number: 05954 | Updated: November 2025

The Region of Waterloo is replacing the Scheifele Bridge in Woolwich. This bridge is on Northfield Drive going over the Conestogo River. An environmental assessment was completed for this project in 2023 to determine the most practical and cost-effective options for widening and reconstructing the current bridge to accommodate future traffic volumes and enhanced pedestrian, buggy and cycling facilities.

The design of the bridge will include paved shoulders for buggies and cyclists on both sides and a sidewalk with a concrete barrier separating pedestrians from traffic on the east side of the bridge. See more details on the design below.

Schedule

Environmental assessment: 2021–2023
Design and planning: Spring 2024–Winter 2025
Site preparation: December 2025–April 2026
Construction: Spring 2026–2028

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

Budget

 $24 million

Contact

Ken Brisbois, P.Eng.
Project Manager, Region of Waterloo
kbrisbois@regionofwaterloo.ca 

Service First Contact Centre: 519-575-4400

Public engagement

The public was encouraged to provide input on this project during the environmental assessment from 2021 to 2023. For more details on that engagement, visit the EngageWR project page.