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Simmons Bridge Rehabilitation
About the Project
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The County of Wellington will be rehabilitating the Simmons Bridge, at the northwest edge of Drayton in the Township of Mapleton. This rehabilitation is an important investment in the long-term safety and reliability of the bridge infrastructure serving the community.
Construction Schedule:
May 25, 2026 – Late October 2026
Traffic Impacts:
A full road closure of Wellington Street North (WR11) is required at the bridge location.
Northern traffic detoured via Wellington Road 7 to Wellington Road 12 as per posted signage and map below.
Accessing Downtown Drayton
While travel routes have changed, downtown Drayton businesses remain open and accessible.
Visitors are encouraged to continue shopping, dining, and supporting local businesses during construction.
Free parking is available at 11 Main St. W., with additional street parking throughout downtown.
Worth the Detour Marketing Toolkit
In partnership with the Township of Mapleton, Wellington County has developed a Marketing Toolkit to support Downtown Drayton businesses and organizations during construction.
The toolkit includes:
- Email templates
- Printable window signage
- Ready-to-use social media posts
- Collaborative marketing ideas
- Website update suggestions
- Marketing learning resources