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August 3, 2010
Construction begins on Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge in Ottawa
OTTAWA
Construction has started on the Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge, a project that is expected to take pressure off existing bridges at Hunt Club Road and Bridge Street (Manotick) and support improved transit and transportation in the south Ottawa urban community.
The Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge Project funding was approved in the City of Ottawa’s 2010 Capital Budget. The federal and provincial governments are each funding a third of the project under the Building Canada Fund as announced in June 2009. The $48 million Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge project will be built by ConCreate USL Limited of Bolton, Ont.
The bridge consists of four general purpose lanes, two auxiliary turning lanes, two dedicated transit lanes, two on-road cycling lanes and sidewalks in each direction. The dedicated transit lanes will provide efficient transit services as an alternative to the private automobile while on-road cycling lanes and sidewalks will promote active transportation measures.
The bridge will also contribute to public safety by enhancing emergency response capabilities to both Riverside South and Barrhaven communities. The bridge is expected to be open to traffic early 2012.
Two other multimillion dollar infrastructure projects are currently underway in conjunction with the Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge. Strandherd Drive is the western link to the new bridge and is being extended between Crestway Drive and Prince of Wales Drive. Completion is anticipated for 2011 for this $35 million project funded by the City of Ottawa.
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