Staff recommends $340,000 repairs to keep Thompson Road bridge open while planning replacement

Oct 6, 2026

Deputy Public Works Director Rob Del Ross told the Milton City Council the weight-restricted Thompson Road bridge needs replacement but staff recommends structural repairs plus preventative maintenance (Option 2) costing about $340,000 to extend service while pursuing federal replacement funding.

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Deputy Public Works Director Rob Del Ross told the Milton City Council that the Thompson Road bridge near Red Road — built in 1962 with a 15-ton design rating — shows concrete spalling and exposed rebar and must be replaced eventually. Staff presented three choices and recommended Option 2: structural repairs plus preventative maintenance, estimated at approximately $340,000 including contingency.

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