County Road 4 in Bradford West Gwillimbury has re-opened ahead of schedule following a temporary full closure that began on October 21, 2024. The full closure was implemented in order to replace the Scanlon Creek culvert located at the intersection of County Road 4 and Line 10.
Thanks to efficient progress of the construction team, the road was able to re-open one week ahead of the initially planned date of December 13. Completing the oversized culvert removal and installation under a full road closure saved between three-to-four months of construction duration and over $1 million in costs.
The Scanlon Creek replacement was part of Phase 1 of a larger reconstruction project aimed at widening County Road 4 from north of Line 8 to County Road 89. The 10-kilometre project is divided into three phases, with the remainder of Phase 1 expected to be completed in 2025. The remainder of Phase 1 will not require another full road closure.
The project will widen County Road 4 from two lanes to four, introduce a multi-use trail for active transportation, and enhance drainage and roadside safety. These improvements will facilitate better traffic flow and reduce future disruptions.
For further information on all phases of the project, please visit https://simcoe.ca/projects/road-projects/bradford-west-gwillimbury-limits-to-cr-89-reconstruction/.
