New Walterdale Bridge
| New Walterdale Bridge | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Walterdale Bridge | |
| Coordinates | 53°31′43.5″N 113°30′08″W / 53.528750°N 113.50222°WCoordinates: 53°31′43.5″N 113°30′08″W / 53.528750°N 113.50222°W |
| Carries | 105 Street northbound, pedestrian walkways |
| Crosses | North Saskatchewan River |
| Locale | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Official name | Walterdale Bridge |
| Maintained by | City of Edmonton |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 230 metres (750 ft)[1] |
| History | |
| Opened | 2017 |
  New Walterdale Bridge Location in Edmonton | |
The New Walterdale Bridge is a suspension bridge across the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It replaced the now removed (Old) Walterdale Bridge in 2017. The new bridge has three lanes for northbound vehicular traffic and improved pedestrian and cyclist crossings.
Construction (2013–2018)
Construction began on a replacement bridge in early 2013 and was scheduled to be completed in late 2015. After delays the first two lanes of the bridge were opened on September 18, 2017. The contractor faced over $10 million in penalties for the delay. The old bridge was demolished and removed. Roadway and trail links north and south of the bridge were partially complete as of 19 September 2017,[2] and the pedestrian access and third lane opened on September 29, 2017.[3] One worker died during the construction of the bridge.[4]
The new bridge is located east of the original bridge, and is supported by concrete thrust blocks on the banks of the river, eliminating the need for piers. The arches are 56 metres (184 ft) tall.[5]
Old Walterdale Bridge with early work for new one barely visible on the banks, March 2013..jpg)
The replacement bridge under construction, photo from direction of water, May 2016..jpg)
Cranes and nearly finished structure of new bridge with surroundings
(September 7, 2016).
Old and new Walterdale bridges. May 25, 2017
References
- ↑ Walterdale Bridge - The archway. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
- ↑ Parrish, Julia (September 18, 2017). "Walterdale Bridge contractor could pay up to $12M in fines for delays: City". CTV News Edmonton. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
- ↑ Kornik, Slav (September 29, 2017). "Edmonton pedestrians can now use new Walterdale Bridge". Global News. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
- ↑ Worker dies after accident at Walterdale Bridge construction site. Retrieved on 10 March 2018.
- ↑ "Walterdale Bridge Features :: City of Edmonton". City of Edmonton. Archived from the original on July 6, 2014. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
External links
| Preceded by High Level Bridge |
Bridge across the North Saskatchewan River |
Succeeded by James MacDonald Bridge |
| Road bridge across the North Saskatchewan River |