Historic Little Current Swing Bridge Gets A Facelift

 
 

December 21, 2009 1:17 PM

McGuinty Government Improves Infrastructure, Creates Jobs

People traveling across the historic Little Current Swing Bridge that connects Manitoulin Island to the mainland on Highway 6 are in for a smoother ride.

The entire deck of the swing bridge is being replaced. This also involves the rehabilitation of the bridge's piers and abutments, as well as other improvements. The work is expected to create 50 jobs, start in early January and be completed in the summer of 2010.

The bridge will be closed to traffic from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. for construction. The bridge will reopen briefly at 2 a.m. nightly to allow queued traffic to cross. A protocol has been established for emergency crossings during the night.

QUICK FACTS

 
  • Concreate USL Ltd. of Bolton, Ontario has been awarded the $7,287,000 contract.
  • Originally a railway bridge built in 1913, it is now exclusive to car traffic and is a designated historic site.
  • The bridge is the only link for vehicles between the island and the mainland during the winter when the MS Chi-Cheemaun ferry is not in operation.

CONTACTS

  • Laura Blondeau
    Minister's Office
    416-327-1421
    laura.blondeau@nullontario.ca
  • Tom Marcolini
    Programs & Transportation
    705-945-5836
    tom.marcolini@nullontario.ca



Ministry of Northern Development and Mines
ontario.ca/north


 

"Improvements to our historic swing bridge will augment the soundness and safety of the structure for years to come."

 – Mike Brown
MPP for Algoma-Manitoulin

"By improving northern transportation infrastructure, the Ontario government is working to create new economic activity and jobs throughout the region."

 – Michael Gravelle
Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry

"Investing in improved transportation infrastructure will promote economic growth in the north, and generate construction jobs."

 – Jim Bradley
Minister of Transportation

 
 
 
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