Workers could be seen examining parts of the LaSalle Causeway in Kingston, Ont. on May 9, 2024.
Public Services and Procurement Canada says it has reopened the LaSalle Causeway to marine traffic thanks to the bridge demolition progressing ahead of schedule.Workers could be seen examining parts of the LaSalle Causeway in May. The causeway reopened to marine traffic on Thursday. The federal government says the LaSalle Causeway in Kingston, Ont., has reopened to marine traffic thanks to the bridge demolition progressing ahead of schedule.
In a statement on Thursday afternoon, Public Services and Procurement Canada said it's worked closely with Priestly Demolition Inc., whose staff have been working 12-hour shifts to expedite the demolition of a damaged Bascule bridge that makes up part of the causeway.PSPC said the causeway reopened for marine navigation as of 12 p.m. Thursday.
The department said it's developing a plan with the City of Kingston to reinstate access for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians via a temporary crossing. Preliminary work to develop a permanent replacement bridge is underway, PSPC added.
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