KINGSTON, ON, July 19,
2024 /CNW/ - Public Services and Procurement Canada
(PSPC) would like to provide an update on the LaSalle Causeway,
following the most recent public notices issued on
June 5, 20 and July 3.
PSPC has been working closely with Priestly Demolition Inc.
(PDI) to complete the analysis of options to reinstate access for
vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. As a result, PSPC is pleased
to announce that PDI will be installing a temporary modular bridge,
which is anticipated to be opened by the end of September. The
temporary modular bridge will allow vehicle crossings, and will
also include space for pedestrians and cyclists to cross the bridge
on one side.
The marine navigation channel will remain open to marine traffic
until the installation of the temporary modular bridge begins.
Once installed, PSPC anticipates that the temporary modular
bridge will be removed and reinstalled a couple of times before the
end of the navigation season in order to create temporary access
for marine traffic. During these temporary marine access windows,
vehicular, cyclist and pedestrian access will be unavailable.
Specific dates and timings of these marine access windows are to be
determined, and public notices will be issued in advance to advise
the public accordingly.
At this time, no decision has been made regarding the frequency
of marine access windows for 2025 and onwards. PSPC will consult
with various community stakeholders to schedule activities in order
to minimize disruptions.
The temporary modular bridge is expected to be in place until
the construction of a permanent, replacement bridge is
complete.
PSPC remains committed to protecting the safety of Canadians
through ongoing investments in its infrastructure. More information
will be shared as it becomes available. We encourage
users to consult our public notices and social media
channels for updates.
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