This site has been developed to provide information about the Provencher Paired Bridges Project - the replacement of an 83 year old structure with two new structures designed to meet the needs of the public well into the 21st century.        

On September 5, 2000, Winnipeg's City Council approved the preliminary design and authorized the start of detailed design and environmental licensing for the Paired Bridges, to replace the existing Provencher Bridge.

The Paired Bridges design includes two separate bridges - one designed primarily for vehicles and commuter cyclists and the other designed exclusively for pedestrians, cyclists, and recreational users. The slender-profile vehicular bridge includes two through lanes in each direction, divided by a centre median, and features a short right turn lane for traffic turning onto Ave Tache southbound. The pedestrian bridge is a modern cable-stayed structure, light and elegant, featuring a large plaza for commercial activities -- a meeting place that will connect Provencher Boulevard to The Forks physically, economically and culturally. The Paired Bridges are expected to strengthen the connection between The Forks and the St. Boniface French Quarter, becoming a symbolic gateway between two of Winnipeg's most historically significant communities and promoting commerce and tourism.

This site will provide construction, traffic and general information on the progress of the project to its completion.

Information regarding the project can also be found in the Public Consultation Process Newsletters

As well, artwork [artistic and computer generated renderings] and real time images will be included as they become available during the course of the project.  Some current Artwork & Images are now available for viewing.

To view construction photographs of the vehicular bridge click here.

For Construction News Updates click here.

 For latest (June 2004) additions of storyboards, plaques and artwork click here.

Provencher Paired Bridges Project receives prestigious award for citizen involvement.

The Heritage Connection - Bridging Communities

For further information about this project contact: Bill Ebenspanger, P. Eng., Bridge Design and Projects Engineer, The City of Winnipeg, Public Works Department, e-mail: bebenspanger@winnipeg.ca