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J.R. Stork Bridge Replacement

Complete replacement of existing structure and reconstruction of the approaches on either side of the bridge.

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Location

St. Catharines

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Status

Planning and design

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Timeline

2019 - 2026

Project overview

The J.R. Stork bridge (structure 038205) is located on Martindale Road (Regional Road 38) in St. Catharines approximately 1.1 km north of the Queen Elizabeth Way. It carries Martindale Road over Martindale Pond / Richardson Creek.

The structure, originally constructed in 1967, has one lane in each direction with a sidewalk on the east side. Niagara Region completed an analysis of the bridge in 2019 and recommends the replacement of the J.R. Stork bridge.

The project includes the complete replacement of the existing structure, as well as the reconstruction of the approaches on either side of the bridge.

This project is being undertaken in coordination with the Water and Wastewater department. It includes replacement of the existing watermain crossing under Richardson Creek.

Martindale Road must be closed to through traffic from Main Street (Regional Road 87) to South Service Road (Regional Road 40) for the duration of construction to complete removal and replacement of JR Stork Bridge.
Martindale Road from Courtland Street to Dalemere Boulevard will be fully closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic for the duration of the work. Local access to Courtland Street will remain available from South Service Road; Dalemere Boulevard can be accessed from Main Street.
The J.R. Stork Bridge is surrounded by trees
The J.R. Stork Bridge
✓ Completed
2019
Detailed design
✓ Completed
2024 to 2025
Permanent relocation of existing hydro poles and temporary relocation of other utilities mounted to the bridge structure
✓ Completed
Spring 2026
Issue tender
✓ Completed
June 2026
Construction begins and Martindale Road closed
✓ Completed
July 2026
Install temporary watermain bypass. Begin horizontal directional drilling for the new permanent watermain. Begin construction of north and south bridge abutments.
✓ Completed
August 2026
Install remaining portions of watermain and begin commissioning process. Reconstruct south bridge approach side slopes.
⟳ In Progress
September 2026
Complete watermain connections. Begin demolition of existing bridge deck and girders and install new precast girders.
October 2026
Construct new bridge deck and parapet walls. Reconstruct remaining north bridge approach side slopes.
December 2026
Completion expected, weather permitting

Chris Latham, C.E.T.
Project Manager, Transportation Engineering
Niagara Region
905-980-6000 ext. 3374
Email Chris Latham

Public Information Centre #1 - June 2, 2026