The NCC will rehabilitate the 113-year-old Patterson Creek Bridge. The project will repair concrete and railing and widen the multi-use pathway for better accessibility.
The repairs are essential for the long-term structural stability of the bridge. To protect this heritage bridge, each stone will be catalogued and returned to its original position.
Rehabilitation work is scheduled to begin in June and should be completed by spring 2026.
Impact to motorists: A section of the Queen Elizabeth Driveway, from Fifth Avenue to Pretoria Avenue, will be closed until fall 2025. A detour will be in place.
Impact to pedestrians and cyclists: Access will be maintained and the NCC Weekend Bikedays program will continue as planned.
Impact to skating: The Patterson Creek skating area will be closed for the 2026 skating season as repairs will take place under the bridge.
New features include:
- A stronger, rehabilitated bridge
- A wider multi-use pathway
- Repaired railings
- New lighting
- July 2025: Work begins; bridge closes to vehicles
- September 2025: Bridge reopens to vehicles
- Winter 2026: Repairs continue under the bridge
- Spring 2026: Project completed