News Release

SAINT-LOUIS DE KENT (GNB) – The new Kouchibouguacis River Bridge on Route 134 in Kent County is now open to all traffic.

“Ensuring a safe and reliable transportation network is important as our government continues to focus on growing the economy,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Bill Fraser. “With the new Kouchibouguacis River Bridge open to all traffic, businesses can get their resources to and from market through Route 134.”

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure completed the $14 million bridge replacement and road realignment work over the past three construction seasons. The new 6-span structure is 235-metres long.

The bridge replaces the 73-year-old structure that was closed to all traffic in the fall of 2015 due to safety concerns. The demolition of the old bridge is planned for this fall.

“I thank the local community for their patience during construction of the new bridge,” said Fraser. “After the closure of the old one, the department and the contractor expedited work to restore traffic on Route 134. Thanks to these efforts, the new structure is opening two months ahead of the contract completion date.”

Fundy Contractors of St. George was the contractor for the project.