University Drive Bridge

Reimagining University Drive Bridge

Western’s University Drive Bridge was built in the early 1920’s and provides an eastern connection to the campus core. The bridge crosses the Thames River, carrying a mix of vehicular and active transportation.

Given the bridge is nearing the end of its service life for vehicular traffic, Western launched a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Study to identify a solution that maintains connectivity, accommodates Western’s active and vehicular transportation needs, protects the bridge’s historic character, and limits impacts to the Thames River.

The solution under consideration would retain the existing bridge for pedestrian and cyclist use while constructing a parallel bridge for vehicular traffic.

This solution maintains connectivity across our campus and minimizes impact on the river, while also realizing goals set out in Western’s Open Space Strategy to prioritize pedestrian safety and encourage active transportation.

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Please send questions and comment by emailing, westernubridge@uwo.ca.