The City of Guelph is looking for feedback on several cycling and pedestrian bridges, including an historic bridge in the downtown.
The Norwich Street Bridge, built in 1882, spans the Speed River and connects the Goldie Mill neighbourhood to the Royal Recreation Trail.
The city says the pony-truss steel and iron bridge is in poor condition and is corroding; it was closed to vehicle traffic in 2004 but still remains open to pedestrians.
Two public open houses were held so the city could gain a better understanding of how the bridge is being used, what features are important and what could be improved, and what residents like about the crossing.
As part of the environmental assessment, the city is considering rehabilitation, replacement, removal, or permanently closing the bridge.
The city is also asking the public to weigh in on locations for two new cycling and pedestrian bridges in the area of Macdonell and Arthur streets.
The city is proposing the first bridge be built near the Junction Railway tracks from Macdonell to Huron.
They are proposing the second bridge be built further down the river to connect planned residential development with Guelph Central Station.
Results will be presented at another public meeting this winter.
