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Rehabilitation of the Osborne Street Bridge began in April 2011. The project includes road resurfacing/reconstruction on Osborne Street from Roslyn Road to a point just north of the Broadway/Osborne intersection.
Click on the image at right to see a rendering of the new deck configuration.
Project Update – October 28, 2011
The east sidewalk of the bridge was opened to pedestrian traffic on Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Some work on the guardrail still remains but will not require full sidewalk closures.
The sidewalk contains elements of public art. A “Public Art Preview” is planned for 5:30 – 7:30 pm on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 in the foyer of the Gas Station Theatre, 445 River Avenue, in Osborne Village (the October 2011 Newsletter contains a description of the public art). The public is invited to attend.
Work will proceed on the centre portion of the bridge until the middle of November to prepare for three lanes of traffic on the east side of the bridge for next year’s detour allowing the west portion of the bridge to be shutdown and rehabilitated.
The City of Winnipeg thanks all users for their patience and understanding during the construction period.
Project Update – October 4, 2011
Over the weekend, the bridge was opened to two northbound lanes on the rehabilitated portion of the bridge, and two southbound lanes on the existing bridge which will be rehabilitated next year.
The east sidewalk will remain closed for a few more weeks until work on it is complete.
Work will proceed on the centre portion of the bridge until the middle of November to prepare for three lanes of traffic on the east side of the bridge for next year’s detour, which will allow the west portion of the bridge to be shutdown and rehabilitated.
Recent photographs showing the current construction activities are given below.
The City of Winnipeg thanks all users for their patience and understanding during the construction period.
Project Update - August 25, 2011
Rehabilitation of the bridge is progressing well and the current phase is on target to be completed in late October/early November of 2011.
From late October/early November of 2011 until Spring of 2012, two northbound lanes and two southbound lanes and both sidewalks will be open to traffic. Minimal work will occur over the Winter. In the Spring of 2012, the west side of the bridge will be closed off for reconstruction and traffic will be diverted to the east portion similar to what was done this year on the western portion (3 lanes consisting of 1 northbound lane, 1 southbound lane, and 1 switchover lane plus the east sidewalk will be open). Final completion of the entire bridge will be in late October/early November of 2012.
Work has progressed on the bridge deck, abutments, and the roadwork. Work is still to be completed on the bridge deck wearing surface, expansion joints, sidewalk, handrail, and roadworks.
Recent photographs showing the current construction activities are given below.
The City of Winnipeg thanks all users for their patience and understanding during the construction period.
Project Update - June 17, 2011
Rehabilitation of the bridge is progressing well, is on schedule, and there are no major technical construction issues to report.
Assiniboine River levels have finally receded allowing the under bridge pathway at the north end of the bridge to be reopened. The pathway has been raised as much as possible to allow continued use in the event that Assiniboine River levels rise again. People wishing to cross Osborne Street north of the bridge should use the under bridge pathway or cross at the intersection at Broadway.
A fence has been constructed along the east side of Osborne Street from the bridge to Broadway to deter people from crossing unsafely. At the completion of the project a signalized at-grade crossing will be provided just north of the bridge connecting Mostyn Place to Assiniboine Avenue.
Cyclists travelling on Osborne may either use the travel lanes or dismount and walk their bicycles across the bridge sidewalk. Please remember that with the exception of young children, it is illegal and unsafe to ride a bicycle along the sidewalk. There have been some near-miss incidents between cyclists and pedestrians. Police will continue to provide enforcement of the rules at this location.
Motorists are reminded that cyclists are entitled to use the traffic lanes and that passing cyclists is only permitted if it is safe to do so. Cyclists are reminded to keep as far right as practicable but the lanes are narrow and it might not be safe to pass in a construction zone.
The City of Winnipeg thanks all users for their patience and understanding during the construction period. The current stage of construction is slated to be complete in the fall of 2011. During the winter, 2011 – 2012, there will be two lanes of traffic in each direction and both sidewalks will be open, with construction on the centre lane during this period. Construction on the west side of the bridge will occur from April to Fall 2012, and traffic will flow on the bridge and road’s reconstructed east side.
Recent photographs showing the current construction activities are given below.
Project Update - May 25, 2011
Rehabilitation of the bridge is progressing well and is on schedule.
Works started on April 12, 2011. On April 23, 2011, the east half of the bridge was closed to traffic and 3 lanes of traffic have been provided for on the west half of the bridge. The center lanes switch over to accommodate peak traffic at key times. The east sidewalk is closed and all pedestrian traffic is directed to the west sidewalk.
Current construction activities include bridge deck demolition, installation of falsework/formwork for the new east overhangs, and demolition of the south approach span. Also roadworks on Osborne Street north of the bridge has commenced. See photographs below:
- Photo 1 - Current Traffic Diversion 3 Lanes of Traffic on West Side
- Photo 2 - Traffic Diversion South of Bridge
- Photo 3 - Traffic Diversion North of Bridge
- Photo 4 - Bridge Deck Demolition Milling Asphalt and Breaking Concrete
- Photo 5 - Bridge Deck East Overhang Removal
- Photo 6 - Demolition of South Approach Span
- Photo 7 - Falsework and Formwork for East Overhang Installed
- Photo 8 - Roadworks In-Progress
Cyclists crossing the bridge may travel in a traffic lane or may dismount and walk their bicycle across on the sidewalk. Motorists are reminded to watch out for cyclists on the roadway and to only pass them when it is safe to do so.
Those wanting to cross Osborne Street north of the bridge should use the signalized crossing at Broadway and not cut through the construction zone as it is not safe to do so. When river levels subside the under bridge pathway system will re-open allowing pedestrian and cyclist traffic to pass under Osborne.
Project Status - April 2011
Construction drawings and specifications were prepared and tendered. The general construction contract has been awarded to M. D. Steele Construction Limited. Construction is tentatively scheduled to began on April 12, 2011, with construction of the traffic detour cross-over.
During the weekend of April 23, 2011, the east half to the bridge deck will be closed to all traffic and pedestrians. The west three lanes will remain open. There will be at least one lane of traffic available in both directions at all times. The centre lane will change direction to suit the rush hour peak traffic flow direction. In the morning rush hour there will be two lanes of traffic in the northbound direction and one lane in the southbound direction. Outside of morning rush hour, there will be one northbound traffic lane and two southbound traffic lanes. Pedestrians will have access across the bridge on the existing west sidewalk.
Construction work will proceed on the east side of the bridge deck and the east side of Osborne Street. The work on the east side of the deck and roadway are expected to be completed by October 2011. The traffic will then be shifted with two lanes of traffic in each direction for the winter. Little if any work will be done during the winter.
Work will start again in April 2012. Traffic will be shifted onto the reconstructed east side of the bridge and roadway while work proceeds on the west side. In the morning rush hour there will be two lanes of traffic in the northbound direction and one lane in the southbound direction. Outside of morning rush hour, the will be one northbound traffic lane and two southbound traffic lanes.
Pedestrians will have access across the bridge on the new east sidewalk. The existing underbridge pathway on the north side of the river will remain open. A portion of the pathway will be raised to provide access during periods of high water.
Work on the bridge is expected to be completed by October 2012. Once complete, the reconstructed bridge will be opened with two northbound traffic lanes and three southbound traffic lanes.
Why does the bridge have to be rehabilitated?
Over the years, extensive repairs have been done to the bridge’s concrete deck, sidewalks and median, due to high traffic and corrosion of reinforcing steel from de-icing salts. The median deck overhangs are substantially corroded. They have required regular patching and removal of loose and deteriorated concrete. These repairs are no longer effective at preserving the bridge and a long term solution was needed. The work on the bridge is a major rehabilitation and will extend the lifespan of the bridge by up to 75 years with routine maintenance and periodic renewal.
Project Background
Prior to the start of detailed design, a public consultation and a collaborative planning process were completed to determine the needs of the bridge users, residents, businesses, and other project stakeholders.
A Neighbourhood Advisory Committee (NAC) was formed to help identify the project goals and objectives. The NAC included representatives from local residents and businesses, the local BIZ groups, community groups, business groups, and some major employers near the bridge. Working with the project consultant team, the NAC made specific recommendations to the City of Winnipeg on issues like the bridge deck configuration and bridge aesthetics.
The planning and decision-making process has taken into account present and future social, economic, land use and transportation considerations consistent with City Council policies and guidelines such as:
- Aesthetics of Public Works Projects
- Guidelines for Citizen Participation in Public Works Projects
- Plan Winnipeg 2020 Vision
- Accessibility Design Standards - Universal Design Guidelines
- Osborne Village Secondary Plan
The City of Winnipeg is partnering with the Winnipeg Arts Council to incorporate public art into the bridge. A team of artists was hired to work side-by-side with the engineers and landscape architects on the design team to provide a bridge that truly fits with the two very distinct neighbourhoods on the north and south side of the Assiniboine River. Special handrails with accent lighting together with a patterned sidewalk on the bridge will celebrate local neighbourhood history, locations, events, and other local heritage elements.
Project Contact
For further information contact 311.
28.10.2011
