Welcome to the Johnson Street Bridge Replacement Project eNews. This newsletter will keep you updated on the project progress, construction activities and opportunities to get involved and learn more.

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Bridge Work Continues in Marine Channel

In December, contractors began work to relocate communication lines that run across the bottom of the harbour to make room for the new bridge. Several excavators were involved in moving the very large bundle of new pipes from the west side across the harbour towards the east side. Crews then worked from barges in the marine channel to carefully submerge the new pipe lines down into the harbour bed.

Over the next several months, crews will continue the extensive work involved with replacing the new communication lines which service Victoria West, Esquimalt and the Department of National Defence.

Crews Mobilize for Removal of Rail Bridge

Next week, the rail bridge will be lowered from the upright position one last time as crews prepare for its removal. The week of February 13, the rail bridge and 500 ton counterweight will be separated from the road bridge and carefully removed by crane and a large (100 metre long) barge. The barge will fill the channel and require closure of the navigation channel for two to three days.

Some traffic delays and temporary closures may be necessary to complete this work. Staff will work closely with the contractor to ensure that the travelling public, marine users, and neighbouring businesses and residents are kept informed. Notices regarding travel information will be placed in newspapers, posted on the project website, the City’s Facebook and Twitter pages, and subscriber eNews.

This is an exciting and historic phase of the project with a lot of visible activity in the harbour. The project webcam will be capturing live coverage, which you can see at any point in the day by visiting the project website.
 

Stay Connected

For the latest news on the Johnson Street Bridge Replacement Project, visit www.JohnsonStreetBridge.com. Check out the project webcam capturing live action of bridge work underway.

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