Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge
| Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Crosses | Rideau River, Rideau Canal |
| Website | Project Overview |
The Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge is a bridge currently under construction in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. When complete, it will cross the Rideau River to connect Strandherd Drive in Barrhaven and Earl Armstrong Road in Riverside South.
History
The idea for a bridge in this location was first brought up in 1993 as a road bridge. The location was later revisited as the location for a light rail crossing for the O-Train, but that extension plan was cancelled.[1] In 2010, the city, provincial, and national governments invested equal amounts totaling $48 million in building the bridge.[2] The original contractor hired, ConCreate USL, went into receivership about 60% of the way complete with the project, and the City of Ottawa hired a new contractor, Horseshoe Hill Construction, to finish the remainder of the project.[3]
Project status
The project is expected to be completed in September 2014.[4] The contractor went bankrupt, the city's bonding company won't accelerate work and the completion date has been put off until September 2014. The original opening date was in 2012.[4]
References
- ↑ "Background information". Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge Project. City of Ottawa. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
- ↑ Rwema, Eddie. "Strandherd-Armstrong bridge on track: Coun. Desroches". Ottawa South EMC. Metroland Media Group Ltd. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
- ↑ "Strandherd-Armstrong bridge work to resume". CBC News. 6 June 2012. Retrieved 1 November 2012.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Strandherd bridge moved into place this weekend". Ottawa Sun, July 13, 2013.
Coordinates: 45°16′12″N 75°42′9″W / 45.27000°N 75.70250°W