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April 1, 2026
May - October 2026
Oxford County is beginning bridge rehabilitation work on Oxford Road 59 (Stover Street South) bridge, located just south of Tidey Street in the Village of Norwich. This work includes full removal and replacement of the entire bridge superstructure, including the deck and girders (abutments to remain).
Members of the public who would like to learn more about the project are invited to attend a Public Information Centre (PIC) to view plans and speak to Oxford County Engineering staff.
Thursday, April 16, 2026 Drop-in from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Norwich Community Centre, 2nd Floor (Optimist Hall) 53 Stover Street South, Norwich Read the notice
Construction
During construction:
Oxford Road 59 from Front Street to Carman Street will be closed to through traffic.
Road and sidewalk access between Main Street and Airport Road will be limited to local residents, businesses and emergency services.
Two detour routes will be in place for non-local traffic:
Detour 1 will route northbound and southbound traffic to Airport Road, Base Line and Norwich Road.
Detour 2 will route southbound traffic approaching easterly on Norwich Road to Middletown Line and Airport Road.
A detour route will be in place for pedestrians, cyclists and local traffic using Carman Street, Pitcher Street and Main Street West.
Please note that construction schedules are weather dependent and subject to change based on site conditions, contractor availability and other operational demands.
More information
If you have questions or comments about this project, you can submit them in the following ways.
Comment form. Provide your comments or questions through the online comment form below.
Emailyour comments or questions directly to the project contacts.
April 1, 2026
May - October 2026
Oxford County is beginning bridge rehabilitation work on Oxford Road 59 (Stover Street South) bridge, located just south of Tidey Street in the Village of Norwich. This work includes full removal and replacement of the entire bridge superstructure, including the deck and girders (abutments to remain).
Members of the public who would like to learn more about the project are invited to attend a Public Information Centre (PIC) to view plans and speak to Oxford County Engineering staff.
Thursday, April 16, 2026 Drop-in from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Norwich Community Centre, 2nd Floor (Optimist Hall) 53 Stover Street South, Norwich Read the notice
Construction
During construction:
Oxford Road 59 from Front Street to Carman Street will be closed to through traffic.
Road and sidewalk access between Main Street and Airport Road will be limited to local residents, businesses and emergency services.
Two detour routes will be in place for non-local traffic:
Detour 1 will route northbound and southbound traffic to Airport Road, Base Line and Norwich Road.
Detour 2 will route southbound traffic approaching easterly on Norwich Road to Middletown Line and Airport Road.
A detour route will be in place for pedestrians, cyclists and local traffic using Carman Street, Pitcher Street and Main Street West.
Please note that construction schedules are weather dependent and subject to change based on site conditions, contractor availability and other operational demands.
More information
If you have questions or comments about this project, you can submit them in the following ways.
Comment form. Provide your comments or questions through the online comment form below.
Emailyour comments or questions directly to the project contacts.
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