Alexandra Bridge: 3 design concepts unveiled for new interprovincial bridge connecting Ottawa-Gatineau [Video]

Three design concepts have been unveiled to replace the aging Alexandra Bridge connecting Ottawa and Gatineau over the Ottawa River.

The National Capital Commission’s Board of Directors received an update on the Alexandra Bridge replacement on Tuesday, ahead of the three-week stage 2 public consultations process that includes open houses on Wednesday and Thursday.

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“The Alexandra Bridge serves as a vital link within the national capital region; it is an important part of the region’s overall transportation network,” Stefan Dery, Public Services and Procurement Canada’s director general of infrastructure asset management, told the NCC.

“Despite best efforts to maintain the Alexandra Bridge, which is over 120 years of age, it has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced. The Alexandra Bridge replacement will provide long-lasting benefits to the communities on both …