It connects the Misericordia Hospital and the surrounding West Meadowlark Park neighbourhood with West Edmonton Mall and the West Edmonton Mall Transit Centre.
In 2018, West Edmonton Mall tore down the bridge. It initially planned to refurbish it, but an assessment determined refurbishing the existing bridge would be far more expensive than replacing the bridge altogether.The city issued a demolition permit was issued on “an emergency basis,” but there was disagreement over who would pay to replace the bridge.The $10.4-million project was completed on budget, the city said Friday, with support from Alberta Health Services.
“We’re excited that the pedestrian bridge across 170 Street will be accessible again for our patients, staff and the community,” said Jo Ann Molloy, with the Misericordia Community Hospital. “This area is busy, and with our new emergency department opening nearby this fall, we’re thankful for this new safe way to cross.”
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