![]() ![]() ![]() The City expects that remaining work on the Walterdale Bridge will not be completed in time to open the bridge to traffic in 2016. The completion of the suspension-based construction and concrete pours has pushed the timing for paving into colder weather where it may not be possible. While significant progress has been achieved to date, the remaining work must be completed in a specific sequence which will depend heavily on favourable weather conditions for the remainder of our short construction season. When it’s ready to be hung, the path will be shipped in segments to the bridge site. Off-site assembly of the Shared Use Path has also started. The bridge deck structure was completed and the 32 support hangers were put in place by mid-September. Several key milestones have been reached on the Walterdale Bridge construction over the last couple of months. Work on the shared-use path continues in the west end. This work will be completed in the spring. The final deck waterproofing and paving were not completed due to winter weather. Crews spent the fall completing deck form work, installing reinforcing steel, and pouring approximately 2,000 square metres of concrete. Construction Update - DecemberĬoncrete deck pours are complete. Learn more about the milestones reached in the 2016 Yearbook. The new bridge arches are supported by thrust blocks on both river banks, eliminating permanent in-river piers.Ģ016 was a big year for the Walterdale Bridge Replacement Project, as the bridge finally came together across the North Saskatchewan River through two massive arch lifts in January and April, followed by deck steel and concrete work. This signature bridge is the first of its kind in Edmonton, with two 56m tall arches spanning the river just east of the current bridge. Roadway and trail links north and south of the river were also enhanced. The bridge features 3 northbound traffic lanes and enhanced pedestrian and cyclist crossings. The new bridge celebrated a grand opening in September 2018. ![]() Construction on the $155 million project began in 2013. Walterdale Bridge Historical Resources FAQĪfter more than 100 years, the Walterdale Bridge reached the end of its service life and needed to be replaced. This area presents the lowest possibility of finding historic resources during construction. The new bridge is being built adjacent to the old bridge over an area that has been frequently disturbed throughout Rossdale’s development. Prior to bridge construction, the site required Historical Resources Act clearance from Alberta Culture, as well as realignment of the legal cemetery boundary and relocation of the site’s interpretive belvedere to a new temporary location. On the north side of river is the Traditional Burial Grounds/Fort Edmonton Cemetery, which includes a memory circle, re-interment area and historic period graveyard. Rossdale has significant historic and cultural importance. ![]()
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