The Town is undertaking the replacement of the Old Shiloh Bridge near the hamlet of Udora. The bridge has been operating beyond its functional service life and requires reconstruction.

The existing bridge will be removed and replaced with a new two-lane structure.

The design of the new bridge has started, and the anticipated start of construction is approximately summer 2026, with an anticipated completion at year end 2027.

Call for artists

The Town conducted a public and competitive Expression of Interest in early 2026 to retain an Artist to commemorate the existing Old Shiloh Bridge. The preferred Artist has been selected and the artwork is being prepared. The unveiling and location of the artwork will be determined shortly.

Background information

  • Deterioration of the bridge has been observed for many years, with rehabilitative construction previously carried out in 1988, and 2011. Bridge inspections conducted in 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2024 have confirmed the bridge’s poor condition, continuing deterioration and need for replacement.
  • The Municipal Class Environment Assessment was completed in 2024. This planning study included public consultation, high-level analysis of design alternatives and recommended replacement of the existing structure with a new two-lane bridge.
  • The objectives for replacement of the Old Shiloh Bridge include:
    • Design and subsequent construction of a modern two-lane bridge to achieve:
      • Increased vehicle and pedestrian safety
      • Increased structural load carrying capacity
      • Better accommodation for river hydraulics
      • Compliance with current codes and standards
      • Effective life cycle spanning roughly 75 years
    • Coordination with heritage commemoration of the old bridge
    • Protection of the environment and archaeological resources
    • Safe, timely and cost-effective replacement of the bridge
  • In fall 2024, Tatham Engineering was awarded the owner’s advisor for this design-build project.
  • The main tasks included in the owner’s advisor assignment include field investigations, preliminary design, stakeholder communications, pre-qualification of design-build contractors, development of the design-build request for proposals, proposal evaluation assistance and subsequent contract administration services.

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