City officials says the opening of the Chief William Commanda Bridge has been delayed by work on its railings and other safety features.
Activate your Online Access NowCarina Duclos, the City of Ottawa’s director of infrastructure services, said city staff are working closely with contractors to ensure the bridge meets all applicable safety standards.
“We are committed to ensuring public safety prior to opening the bridge and as such, we are unable to provide an exact opening date at this time and continue to prepare for a summer opening,” she said in a statement issued in answer to questions from this newspaper. The bridge has been the scene of tragedy in recent years. A 26-year-old man from London, Ont. died in June 2021 after jumping from the bridge into the Ottawa River. His body was recovered by police divers.Article content, 14, lost his life in a strikingly similar incident the previous year. Grant died on the evening of July 3, 2020 after jumping from the top of the out-of-service rail bridge into the river.
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