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The City of Saskatoon is planning some rehabilitation for the 93-year-old structure this summer.
For six months, starting May 12, the Saskatoon Broadway bridge will be closed and will undergo improvements and repairs.
Those include better multi-use pathways and deck repairs.
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“This proactive project is essential in ensuring the historic Broadway Bridge, which has an annual average daily traffic count of 20,000 vehicles, retains its structural integrity and reliability for the community,” said General Manager of Transportation and Construction Terry Schmidt.
Also part of the project are:
- new asphalt,
- new waterproofing,
- new traffic barriers,
- arch and railing improvements,
- and the removal of old and abandoned utilities underneath the bridge
According to Schmidt, water main replacements on 19th Street, and the 4th Avenue South and 19th Street East intersection will be improved for the safety and efficiency of buses going between Broadway Avenue and 19th Street.
“The right northbound flow-through lane will be removed, and that intersection will change into a “T” intersection. Traffic signals will be relocated, pedestrian signals will be added, and the island and centre medians will be removed,” said Schmidt.
Meewasin Trail access will be maintained under the bridge as well Friendship Park will be open.
The city said, “Spadina Crescent between the bridge and 3rd Avenue South will be closed. The boat launch will remain open and accessible via Spadina Crescent from 20th Street East.”
Full closures include:
- Broadway Bridge (including multi-use pathways on both sides),
- Broadway Avenue from Saskatchewan Crescent East to 20th Street East,
- 19th Street East from 3rd Avenue South to Broadway Avenue,
- and 4th Avenue South from 19th Street East to 20th Street East.
Schmidt did add that transit will be impacted, with some routes being redirected. “Keep an eye on Transit service alerts and real-time bus information available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit.”
