Adàwe 

Rideau 

River 

Pedestrian 

Bridge

Project Description

• Tomlinson involved in planning of new bridge
• Completed in just 16 months – 6 months ahead of schedule despite the challenges of working in the water
• Completed on budget
• Pre-testing of concrete to highlight potential flaws – led to a higher quality material and a reduction in disruption
• Installation of 3 metal spans across the river from the east side in Overbrook to the Sandy Hill shoreline on the west side
• Installation of 2 mid-river piers to support the spans
• Surfacing, including new connections to the multi-use pathways

Requirements

• Construction of new bridge over Rideau River to link Donald Street and Somerset Street East;
• Provision of pedestrian and bicycle routes;
• Provision of deck, railings and lighting

Mathieu Fleury / Councillor Rideau Ward / Councillor Rideau Ward

Wayne Newell / General Manager, Infrastructure Services for the City of Ottawa / General Manager, Infrastructure Services for the City of Ottawa