SAINT JOHN (CNB) – All lanes on the Saint John Harbour Bridge are now fully open to traffic,  Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Claude Williams announced today.

"The completion of the traffic calming measures where the former toll plaza once stood is the final major construction project for the bridge this year," said Williams. "These measures will ensure that travellers are approaching and crossing the bridge at safe speeds."

The measures are intended to slow traffic to 50 kilometres per hour. They include:

●    a raised curb between the two lanes heading west to east;
●    a concrete barrier; and
●    speed measurement signs that show motorists their speed.

Work under the bridge will continue throughout the winter in preparation for the final phases of work on the bridge.

“However, the contractor will clean up the site and re-open the Harbour Passage walking trail under the bridge, said Williams. "The contractor has agreed to make the walking trail available to the public by Dec. 16, although the trail may need to be closed for short durations at times for safety reasons to allow work to continue."

In the spring, the eastbound lanes on the bridge are scheduled to close to allow for work on a barrier wall replacement; expansion joint replacement; deck drain replacement; deck slab and concrete repairs; and resurfacing.


14-12-11