Three design concepts have been unveiled to replace the aging Alexandra Bridge connecting Ottawa and Gatineau over the Ottawa River.
The National Capital Commission and Public Service and Procurement Canada unveiled three design concepts for the new bridge to replace the Alexandra Bridge.
"The entire region will benefit from a safer, reliable and sustainable interprovincial bridge that will improve vehicle traffic, provide dedicated pedestrian and cyclist spaces, commemorate the heritage of the existing Alexandra Bridge, provide a safe and accessible route for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and sightseers and provide generous space, well-defined and separated lanes for vehicles and active transportation.
"The design combines visual references to the historic truss structure, including a distinctive silhouette with two primary support piers, and a twin plane of structures through which the bike lane passes," the NCC website says. The second design concept is called Rendez vous, which is a pair of"grand arches whose spans are 290 metres and 220 metres meeting at a single pier in the river."
"On special occasions, the roadway can be closed to vehicles, transforming the space into a vibrant hub for civic celebrations," staff say. The Motion design is one of three design concepts unveiled for the new interprovincial bridge over the Ottawa River. The NCC's Board of Directors is scheduled to approve the final concept next spring, with a recommendation of the 100 per cent developed design set for 2028. The deconstruction of the existing Alexandra Bridge and the construction of the new bridge is set for between 2028 and 2032.
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