DESCRIPTION:
Opened in September 1875, Blackfriars Bridge is a single span structure, over the north branch of the Thames River, connecting Ridout Street North to Blackfriars Street. The rehabilitation of the existing 140 year-old bowstring-arch-through-truss bridge included: 

• Removal of the existing bridge from abutments and disassembly
• Replacement of cover plates on top chord arches
• Modification to top chord hangers and diagonal connection details
• Strengthening of vertical and diagonal truss members
• Rehabilitation of bridge bearings and top portion of the abutments
• Modifications to the existing hand rail and posts
• Reinstatement of the original lattice panels on pedestrian walkway
• Erecting the rehabilitated bridge on new bearings
• Installation of new street works, including curb and gutter, concrete paving, unit pavers and landscaping

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McLean Taylor was awarded the Ontario Public Works Association’s Public Works Project of the Year Award for 2018

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