Trent River Crossing (Campbellford Bridge) and Surrounding Road Network

PLEASE SAVE THE OLD OAK TREE 🌳

1. the bridge design does not meet any of the Heritage Study's 10 recommendations, especially that it be suited to a heritage neighbourhood.
2. entrances to Tim's, Can. Tire, the bridge and Alma St. will make traffic on a roundabout very stressful for everyone. It will be slower than our current bridge (which is no longer slow now that the long-requested-improvement-of-light-sequences has been implemented!!).
3. this bridge does NOT "RESPECT the importance of history and heritage of the Trent River" as you say, or it would not cut through and require removal of heritage homes. It is over the widest part of the river.
4. this was NOT A "COMMUNITY-DRIVEN process as the community's concerns" were never incorporated. The committee made decisions, listened to the community at Open Houses, but made no changes as a result.
5. a bridge of this size will bring commuter traffic through town but not into our core area for merchants, but will bring noise and air pollution as vehicles will pass closely by established homes. Heart, lung and respiratory diseases will become more prevalent in the community, a well-known fact .
6. this bridge does NOT provide "vibrant gathering places". Who wants to sit beside a busy bridge? People don't sit there now on the benches provided. It is too noisy and busy to be restful or beautiful.
7. this bridge is NOT NEEDED. It was based on population growth of 2%/year which will never happened here because we are too far from highways 7 and 401. The bridge should be further south to meet 407. Traffic studies were taken during our busiest season and over the long weekend.
8. for years, the light sequences 'could not' be changed as the elders in town would have accidents. However, now they will have to adjust to a very busy roundabout at an already very busy connector road.
9. the exit on the west side up Simpson Street will lead to a lot of traffic congestion, on a hill for large trucks and turning left onto Bridge St. going north.
10. traffic from the south on the east side will create chaos where Saskatoon joins Front St just south of the bridge.
11. bridges do NOT CREATE COMMUNITY. This one will destroy ours.

We are moving toward active and greener transportation. More people will be biking (look at increase in e-bikes). This bridge needs a separated bike lane to connect to the trail system as well. Is there currently a plan to include separated bike lanes on the new bridge? Thank you.

I have great concern regarding the pedestrian crossing at Second St. and Front St. With the large amount of seniors crossing at this intersection, due to the seniors apartments on the south side of Second Street. Potentially this will be a very busy intersection. Seniors with walker and wheel chairs take extra time to cross the road and I'm not sure a cross walk will insure their safety.

Your public information sessions were very well planned and executed.
My primary concern is the Simpson/Bridge St intersection. I can anticipate a great deal of congestion and difficulty with large transports, negotiating that turn.

Thank you for your comment around the design of the bridge.
As we progress the detailed design in the coming months, we will take into consideration the public input we have heard on the aesthetics of the bridge to further shape design elements that respect both the history and heritage of the community and the importance of the Trent River. As well, we are in discussions with Indigenous communities to assist the project team around opportunities to include an Indigenous people’s culture perspective.

Regards, Trent River Crossing Project Team

This bridge design is truly a disappointment given its prominent and beautiful location over the Trent River. I had hoped to see some creativity – a single tall pylon coupled with cable stays; perhaps two sweeping arches crisscrossing and suspending the bridge deck over the river; something a little less boring than just another purely utilitarian bridge. Residents of, and visitors to, Campbellford will be looking at this bridge for decades to come. Surely we could use something less reminiscent of Soviet industrial architecture. The design doesn’t even include a symbol that acknowledges, and pays respect to the first peoples of the area – an eagle, a bear, a medicine wheel, a dream catcher, nothing! How incredibly disappointing and boring. We can do so much better so, please, let’s give it another go.

Nice bridge … except the railing. Very functional and industrial, which is ok. But consider this is a tourist destination with all those on the trent severn waterway passing under this bridge. Consider having a more artistic metal fabrication that makes the bridge a showcase. Perhaps a design contest is in order to get the community involved?

Thank you for your question "two lane Bridge".
Bridges in Canada are designed to last 75 years with regular maintenance and capital investment. The Campbellford Bridge was built in 1968 and therefore is expected to last another 20+ years. The new proposed Trent River Crossing was designed based on traffic studies and growth projections that looked well into the future life of the bridge and included considerations such as, respecting the history and heritage of the Trent River as well as keeping with the community.
Hope this answers your question . Regards, Northumberland County.

I noticed that the plan is for a “Two Lane” bridge.
What is the anticipated lifespan of the current bridge? When will the old bridge come to its bridge lifespan end ?
It appears with added housing, increased population, potential new hospital along with the old bridge soon to be end of life. It might be wise to build a 4-lane bridge or alternate plans should be considered!
Thanks,