See: Pedestrian bridge proposed over Conestogo River near Wallenstein
I would be great to see this gap addressed and kudos to the G2G volunteers who are working on getting it done!!
From the article:
A report going to the region’s sustainability, infrastructure and development committee says an independent, local fundraising initiative has secured $3 million in private contributions to support the design and construction of a pedestrian bridge to provide a connection along a portion the Kissing Bridge Trailway — a component of the Goderich to Guelph Rail Trail — where users are currently diverted along Highway 86, a busy stretch of road.
Cost estimates for the construction of a new river crossing range from $5.5 million to $8 million, leaving an estimated funding gap between $2.5 and $4.5 million.
Volunteers leading the fundraising campaign have indicated the private funding will be lost if a commitment to build the bridge isn’t secured in the short term …
A representative with the Guelph to Goderich Rail Trail said the project has been many years in the making and that a delegation on behalf of the group is planning to appear at Tuesday’s committee meeting.
Volunteers leading the initiative prepared a conceptual design brief for the proposed bridge and are also seeking an alternative road crossing for trail users at Highway 86 in Wallenstein to address pedestrian and cyclist safety concerns.
