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Project Overview
The District of Tofino is replacing the existing timber bridge on the Tonquin Trail with a new, modern steel bridge. This infrastructure upgrade is essential to improving the safety, accessibility, and long-term usability of this well-loved community trail.
Why the Replacement is Needed
The current timber bridge is approaching the end of its service life.
A 2022 engineering assessment confirmed it is unsafe for heavy equipment, which prevents the District from completing essential work on the southern section of the Tonquin Trail.
The structure’s limitations have halted key trail maintenance and improvement efforts, particularly towards Middle Beach.
Benefits of the New Bridge
Once complete, the new steel bridge will:
Ensure safe pedestrian access across the creek.
Enable larger maintenance machinery to access the southern portion of the trail.
Support ongoing trail remediation and upgrades.
Improve the trail’s overall safety, accessibility, and long-term sustainability.
Construction Timeline & Trail Access
To accommodate construction:
Access to the trail at Peterson Drive and the connector between the north and south trail sections will be closed starting April 7, 2025. See image in Documents section.
The trail will reopen in May 2025 once construction is complete.
Clear signage and detours will be posted to guide trail users during the closure.
The District of Tofino is replacing the existing timber bridge on the Tonquin Trail with a new, modern steel bridge. This infrastructure upgrade is essential to improving the safety, accessibility, and long-term usability of this well-loved community trail.
Why the Replacement is Needed
The current timber bridge is approaching the end of its service life.
A 2022 engineering assessment confirmed it is unsafe for heavy equipment, which prevents the District from completing essential work on the southern section of the Tonquin Trail.
The structure’s limitations have halted key trail maintenance and improvement efforts, particularly towards Middle Beach.
Benefits of the New Bridge
Once complete, the new steel bridge will:
Ensure safe pedestrian access across the creek.
Enable larger maintenance machinery to access the southern portion of the trail.
Support ongoing trail remediation and upgrades.
Improve the trail’s overall safety, accessibility, and long-term sustainability.
Construction Timeline & Trail Access
To accommodate construction:
Access to the trail at Peterson Drive and the connector between the north and south trail sections will be closed starting April 7, 2025. See image in Documents section.
The trail will reopen in May 2025 once construction is complete.
Clear signage and detours will be posted to guide trail users during the closure.