Province awards contract to design new Manitoulin swing bridge
- A new two-lane bridge with a pedestrian walkway and bike lane will replace the old swing bridge providing land access to Manitoulin Island, as announced by Ontario Premier Doug Ford.
- Stantec Consulting Ltd. is awarded the contract for the design of the new bridge, which is part of Ontario's $30 billion plan to enhance critical transportation infrastructure.
- The province is also investing in long-term care homes on Manitoulin Island, including St. Joseph's Lodge, to improve regional health services.
- Doug Ford emphasized that the new bridge supports economic growth and reliable access to the highway network for the next 110 years.
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Province awards contract to design new Manitoulin swing bridge
The iconic century-old swing bridge that provides the only land access on to Manitoulin Island is set to be replaced with a new two-lane bridge, a pedestrian walkway and bike lane. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Thursday morning that Ontario has awarded a contract for the “detail design” of the new bridge.
Ontario awards contract to replace Manitoulin’s Little Current Swing Bridge – ReNew Canada
The Government of Ontario awarded a contract for the detail design of a new two-lane bridge that will replace the Little Current Swing Bridge on Highway 6 in the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, that will provide year-round access to the provincial highway network. “As Manitoulin Island’s only road crossing, the Little Current Swing Bridge has been a crucial link for families, workers and businesses for over a century,” said Prem…
Ontario Taking Next Steps to Replace Little Current Swing Bridge – Wawa-news.com
The Ontario government is awarding a contract for the detail design of a new two-lane bridge that will replace the Little Current Swing Bridge on Highway 6 in the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands. The new bridge will provide year-round access to the provincial highway network, making it easier for workers to connect ...
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