Multi-use Pathways
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Hydro Corridor Multi-Use Pathway & Centennial Multi-Use Pathway Improvements
In 2009, the City was fortunate to receive Infrastructure Stimulus Funding to improve the Hydro Corridor Multi-use Path and Centennial Multi-use Path. These improvement projects are now complete.
Hydro Corridor Multi-Use Pathway
Approximately three kilometres (1.87 miles) of four metre wide asphalt paths and approximately 600 metres (0.40 miles) of three metre wide asphalt paths are now complete from Guelph Line to Berwick Drive.
Improvements to the road approaches are now complete from Mountainside Drive to Berwick Drive. These improvements include:
- Vehicular control at the road crossings
- Functional public art benches and waste receptacles
- Way finding signs and safety signage.
Three pedestrian bridges between Upper Middle Road and Walker's Line were replaced as part of this improvement project. The bridges are complete and are open for use.
The replacement of several culverts and improvements to the asphalt path between Mountainside Drive and Guelph Line are also complete.
Centennial Multi-Use Pathway
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Approximately 4.7 kilometres (2.9 miles) of four metre wide asphalt paths and approximately 0.75 kilometres (0.5 miles) of three metre wide asphalt paths are now complete from Woodview Drive to Burloak Drive.
Improvements to the road approaches are now complete from Martha Street to Burloak Drive. These improvements include:
- Vehicular control at the road crossings
- Functional public art benches and waste receptacles
- A pedestrian refuge island at Guelph Line
- Way finding signs and safety signage.
Four pedestrian bridges between Guelph Line and Sherwood Forest Park were replaced as part of this improvement project. One new pedestrian bridge was installed in Sherwood Forest Park. The bridges are complete and are open for use.
Questions & Answers
How can I gain access to my property through one of the multi-use path corridors? To gain access to your property through a multi-use path corridor an Access Permit is required and can be obtained from the City. Please call 905-335-7738 for more information.
I am curious about the look of the new pedestrian bridges. How are they constructed? The new pedestrian bridges are constructed of self weathering steel that has a high copper content. Over time the copper rises to the surface forming a protective layer against corrosion. This process creates a weather resistant and maintenance free bridge. As the bridge ages its colour will darken and it will blend nicely with the natural environment.
Are motorized vehicles permitted on the multi-use paths? Motorized vehicles are not permitted on the multi-use paths. However, personal mobility devices required by people with disabilities, including motorized wheelchairs and medical scooters, are permitted on the multi-use paths (Traffic By-law 86-2007).
Where can I find information about the public art benches that have been installed in the multi-use paths? Information about the public art benches is available on the Burlington Public Art website.
