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A major Saskatoon construction project has come to a close.
On Sunday, the Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge reopened to normal capacity.
The work being done there lasted two years and costed $20 million.
Drivers and pedestrians might notice some changes, including:
- Resurfacing of the Idylwyld Drive ramp over 19th Street to 1st Avenue
- Walkway widening with taller barriers for improved pedestrian protection
- A new drainage system to help better traction by reducing puddles and splashing
- Concrete deck repairs and asphalt replacement
- Strengthening of piers
- Barrier replacement
The work was ahead of schedule, originally being planned to finish in early November.
“It is great news that the rehabilitation of the Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge has been completed early,” said Catherine McKenna, the provincial minister of infrastructure and communities. “The improvements to the structure and walkway will keep traffic moving smoothly across this key Saskatoon crossing for years to come while also making it safer for pedestrians. Canada’s Infrastructure plan invests in thousands of projects, creates jobs across Canada, and builds stronger communities.”
Crews will still be on the bridge over the next few weeks to complete the cleanup.