Saskatoon’s “Bridging to Tomorrow” Project
The Bridging to Tomorrow Project includes the construction of the North Commuter Parkway and replacement of the Traffic Bridge.
The Project:
Saskatoon has long been known as the Bridge City. As the city expands and adapts to new traffic needs, it has had to face extensive change in river-crossing infrastructure. The Bridging to Tomorrow Project includes the construction of the North Commuter Parkway and replacement of the Traffic Bridge. Both bridges and surrounding road infrastructure is slated for completion in October of 2018.
The Achievement:
The past year saw significant landmarks for both aspects of the project. Construction began on the North Commuter Parkway bridge in January of 2016.
Although building bridges is a task very commonly associated with the engineering profession, Saskatonians in 2016 were treated to feats of engineering that went in the other direction – blowing bridges up. Through a combination of controlled explosives and dismantling the city’s obsolete 109-year-old Traffic Bridge was torn down in segments over the course of the year, with the final segment coming down in November.
The Team:
Graham Commuter Partners (GCP) is the contractor in charge of construction.