Byron Bridge and 2026 Plans This summer, the City made urgent repairs to the Byron Bridge to ensure the structure remains in service until its scheduled replacement in the near term. Repair crews worked diligently to finish the bridge repairs on schedule and budget. A 2023 inspection of the bridge found that the girders were severely deteriorated and recommended repairing the bridge to extend its life until it can be replaced. Along with the girders, the bridge deck drains were repaired and extended to redirect runoff water away from the girders. The watermain insulation was also repaired. The Byron Bridge needs to be replaced within the next 10 years. To prepare for that, an Environmental Assessment study will begin soon. The study will also assess the future widening of Boler Road and Sanitorium Road between Oxford Street and Commissioners Road. The City has scheduled several other 2026 construction projects for Byron as part of the Boler Road Project, including full watermain replacement to increase
Landscape Art by Byron Artist Brad Boug
Byron Villager Issue #103 September 2025 Your local community connector. The 100% locally owned and produced Byron Villager is published ten times a year with thousands delivered free to area residences, set out at local venues, and posted online at www.villagerpublications.com Publisher & Editor: Barb Botten P.O. Box 134, Lambeth Station Ontario N6P 1P9 Barb@villagerpublications.com 519-282-7262 Content Managers: Lynne WIlliams, Barb Botten Graphic Artist: Jon Botten Copyright @ 2015 Villager Publications. All rights reserved. This magazine or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the Publisher. Information presented has been compiled from sources believed to be accurate at the time of printing however the Publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. We’d love to hear from you. Contact Barb at Barb@villagerpublications.com
A map of the Boler Road project area, which is planned for 2026
Villager Publications proudly produces locally-focused magazines in 12 different communities, celebrating the unique stories, people, and character that make each area special. All of our printed magazines can also be enjoyed online at www.villagerpublications.com. CELEBRATING LOCAL STORIES ACROSS 12 COMMUNITIES These projects are scheduled for the 2026 construction season and will impact traffic on Boler Road. The City’s goal will be to maintain two-way traffic throughout the construction; however, the excavation for the watermains may require some localized road closures. More information about these projects will be available closer to their start dates. To stay informed about these projects and other City initiatives, visit www.getinvolved.london.ca Photo courtesy of the City of London capacity and reliability on Boler Road between Byron Baseline Road and Griffith Street. They will conduct full traffic signal rebuilds at Commissioners Road West, Byron Baseline Road, and Griffith Street intersections. A two-way “cycle track” will be added to the east side of Boler Road from Southdale Road to Commissioners Road, connecting Byron, Talbot Village, and Lambeth with an all-ages and abilities bike path. The City will also add pedestrian crossings at Optimist Park Drive and Manhattan Drive, Norman Avenue, and relocate the existing Wayne Road pedestrian crossing to the south side. In addition to the above improvements, the City will be narrowing Boler Road in localized areas to meet current standards and reduce traffic speeds.
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