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Provencher Paired Bridge Project
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PROJECT OVERVIEW The City of Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada initiated a public consultation process in June, 1998 to find the best plan for the future of the aging Provencher Bridge that would be: technically sound; reflect the needs of the community and city in general; cost-effective; environmentally responsible; and, be generally understood and accepted by most of those affected. To develop a plan for the 85 year old structure, a Project Advisory Committee (PAC ) was formed with representatives from the communities on both sides of the bridge as well as citywide organizations interested in or affected by the project. In November 1999, the PAC reached unanimous consensus on a project plan to recommend to City Council; the New Paired Bridges alternative, which features a vehicular bridge and a separate pedestrian bridge. In September, 2000, Winnipeg's City Council approved the preliminary design and authorized the start of detailed design and environmental licensing for the Paired Bridges, to replace the existing Provencher Bridge. The Paired Bridges Project estimated at $68M includes two separate bridges - one designed primarily for vehicles and commuter cyclists and the other designed exclusively for pedestrians, cyclists, and recreational users. The vehicular bridge is a 250 m long five span, pre-cast, post-tensioned, trapezoidal concrete girder structure. The pedestrian bridge is a cable-stayed structure in which a 40 m high pylon supports a 5 m wide concrete deck spanning 106 m east and 86 m west. The cable-stayed structure also features a large plaza for commercial activities at the pylon; quite unique for a North American bridge. The Paired Bridges are expected to strengthen the connection between The Forks and the St. Boniface French Quarter, becoming a symbolic gateway between two of Winnipeg's most historically significant communities. Vehicular bridge construction commenced in July 2001 and is ongoing. The pedestrian bridge construction tender package is currently available for pricing, for work to commence in August, 2002. Both bridges are scheduled for completion in Fall, 2003. Location of Bridge (Interactive Map)
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