City will replace aging Arlington Bridge
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The Arlington Bridge can not be fixed and will be replaced in about five years — at a cost expected to be in the hundreds of millions.
The 103-year-old structure, which crosses the CPR Winnipeg Yards, is not expected to survive past 2020. A $1.5-million study into possible replacements has determined it must be torn down.
The city announced Friday it plans to replace the bridge at or near its current location. The city is looking at three possible designs and is exploring the idea of keeping the old bridge open while a new one is built.
“There is some complexity with this bridge, because we’re building it over live rail,” said Point Douglas Coun. Mike Pagtakhan, whose ward borders the CPR Winnipeg Yards.
The study also noted a new bridge alone won’t meet the city’s transportation needs. In about 25 years, the city will augment it by either widening the McPhillips Street underpass or building a new tunnel below the CPR Winnipeg Yards to connect Sherbrook Street with McGregor Street.
The city plans to seek public input about its plans at two meetings: Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Health Sciences Centre’s Wellness Marketplace (700 William Ave., 3-8 p.m.) and Saturday, Sept. 19 at the North Centennial Recreation and Leisure Centre (90 Sinclair St., noon-4 p.m.).