KINGSTON, ON, May 10, 2024
/CNW/ - Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) would like to
provide an update on the LaSalle Causeway closure, following the
public notices issued on April 2, April 4, April 12,
April 22 and May 3.
Work on the Bascule Bridge is underway and progress has been
made on repairs to certain elements of the bridge. The repair work
is on track and is estimated to be completed in approximately
7 to 9 weeks, based on current information.
Successful completion of these repairs will enable the
resumption of pedestrian, cyclist, vehicle and marine traffic. In
addition, we have started a confirmatory laser survey to validate
the positions of all parts of the bridge structure.
Plans are also progressing to enable safe pedestrian access
while the repair work is ongoing.
At the same time, PSPC is also exploring 2 other options to
enable marine navigation. These include the removal of a span on
the East Bridge of the LaSalle Causeway or the removal of the
Bascule Bridge, should unforeseen circumstances significantly
hinder or delay the ongoing repair work.
Based on our current estimates, repairing the Bascule Bridge
through a phased approach offers the fastest resumption of traffic
for pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles and marine traffic.
The health and safety of the travelling public on the LaSalle
Causeway is of paramount importance to the department.
PSPC is committed to providing more information as it
becomes available and encourages users to consult its public
notices and social media channels for updates.
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