Burgoyne Street Bridge

Announcement

Please note Burgoyne Street Bridge currently has a reduced speed and load-limit in effect.

Council is planning to remove the existing Burgoyne Street timber bridge and replace it with a new dual‑lane bridge that meets today’s safety and access standards. Recent monitoring of the structure has identified acceleration of deterioration of the structure.

Because of this further deterioration, the bridge’s load limit must be further reduced from 5 tonnes to 2 tonnes to ensure the safety of all road users. The speed limit on the bridge has also been reduced to 10km/hr. this restriction will remain in place until the new bridge is built, after which the load-limit will be removed.

The upgraded dual‑lane bridge will provide safer, more reliable access for residents, emergency services, school buses, and service vehicles, and will better support the long‑term transport needs of the Vaughan community

Where are we now?

Council has informed residents of Vaughan, Irishtown and Fryerstown about the load limit reduction from 5 to 2 tonnes. Other groups affected by the change, including school bus operators, waste collection services and emergency services, have also been advised. Detour and load‑limit signage has been installed to ensure road users are aware of the restrictions.

Design work for the new dual‑lane bridge has been completed, and both the Flora and Fauna Assessment and the Heritage Impact Assessment have also been finalised. Council has submitted a planning permit application for the construction of the new bridge following the removal of the existing timber structure.

What happens next?

Council is actively exploring various funding options to support the construction of the new bridge over Fryers Creek in Vaughan.

The overall timeline for completing the new bridge will depend on when funding becomes available, but Council will continue to keep the community informed as the project progresses.

Council will undertake propping works on the piers of the bridge in the next few months as part of the bridge maintenance works to ensure the safety of all road users until the new bridge is constructed.