Bruce County and the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie are inviting the public to an official ribbon cutting for the brand new Paisley Bridge.
On Friday, November 3 at 2 p.m., everyone is encouraged to come and see the official grand opening of the bridge.
A short ceremony will take place on the north side of the Paisley Bridge, followed by a procession across the bridge. The bridge will officially open to traffic and pedestrians shortly thereafter. Following the bridge opening, a celebration will take place at the Paisley Legion (event details on the Arran-Elderslie Facebook Page).
The Paisley Bridge replacement project, on Bruce Road 3, began in May 2022 and has successfully progressed on budget. The new bridge allows for more river flow clearance and will have a service life of 75 years.
“With great excitement, we are pleased to announce the grand opening of the Paisley Bridge on November 3," shared Bruce County Warden Chris Peabody. "Bruce County successfully collaborates with our municipal partners to provide necessary infrastructure enhancements to support shared industries and our growing economy. The new Paisley Bridge on Bruce Road 3 will provide improved safety, services, and accessibility for the public long into the future.”
“Arran-Elderslie is a municipality rooted in collaboration. Our community consistently cooperates to produce celebrated fall fairs and other flagship events throughout the year," added Arran-Elderslie Mayor Steve Hammell. "This bridge represents another core collaboration between the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie and the County of Bruce. We are grateful for the County’s leadership in this project. Infrastructure enhancements like the new Paisley bridge and the Queen Street upgrades, will have long-term benefits for our residents, industries, and visitors. Please join us in the beautiful village of Paisley to explore the new Bridge and our fantastic downtown, as we get back to business.”
While the bridge and roadwork will be substantially completed by November 3, 2023, the top lift paving will occur in the summer of 2024. There may be daytime temporary closures to facilitate some final restoration work into November while the temporary bridge and detour are still available for use.
