Trent River Crossing (Campbellford Bridge) and Surrounding Road Network

Project background: A new crossing for a growing community

In 2017, Northumberland County received approval from the Minster of the Environment, Conservation and Parks to proceed with the design and construction of a second Trent River crossing in Campbellford in the Municipality of Trent Hills. As part of this project, improvements will be made to the surrounding road network.

A Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) was completed for the project, which included numerous studies from pre-2008 until 2016. The preferred alternative, based on the approved EA, calls for the construction of a new bridge connecting Second Street on the east side of the river to Alma Street on the west side. The new bridge will help alleviate congestion on the existing bridge and provide a safe crossing for cars, pedestrians, and cyclists.

The Trent River Crossing is a generational project for the community, respecting the importance of the history and heritage of the Trent River and surrounding community. It is a community-driven process with residents providing input on the options and opportunities for improvements for the new bridge and the connecting road network, helping shaping the design for vibrant gathering places and enhancing community connections.

Project details

The new 188-meter bridge and surrounding road network designs will include:

• Two road lanes
• Pedestrian sidewalks & bicycle lanes
• Five spans & four piers
• A roundabout at the Grand Road/Alma Street intersection
• A pathway between the roundabout at the Grand Road/Alma Street intersection and the Trent River to allow pedestrians and cyclists to pass along the Trent River and under the bridge
• Access on the east side via Second Street with an overpass over Saskatoon Avenue
• Additional improvements to the surrounding road network including addition of cycling lanes and intersection improvements

Project status

• The design stage of the project was initiated in Spring 2019, which included various site investigations and studies and development of the preliminary design.
• In the summer of 2020, a public information session was held to share the preliminary design and seek input on options and opportunities for improvements.
• Following public input, an Addendum to the ESR was issued March 4, 2021, and notice provided, which proposed a roundabout for the approach to the bridge on the west side.
• Detailed design, based on public and agency feedback, was presented at a second public information session on April 26 to gain further public feedback.

A more detailed project timeline can be found on the right-hand side of this page.

Get involved

Throughout the project, Northumberland County will continue to seek public input and feedback on the proposed design of the new Campbellford Bridge and surrounding road network to help inform the final design.

Join in the conversation

• Subscribe to our email distribution list for updates about the project and opportunities to provide your feedback. Click 'subscribe' under the 'Stay Informed' box.
• Review materials from the first round of public information sessions in 2020, as well as the second public information session in April of 2023 in teh document section to the right.

Review the detailed design

Watch a video of the proposed design plan

View an interactive map

Review the detailed design presentation

Or download an accessible PDF copy of this presentation.