The Bay Street Bridge is fully open again after five months of work
The 65-year-old drainage system and the deck joint that lets the bridge flex with the weather both got replaced.
Victoria's Bay Street Bridge is fully open again, five months to the day after crews started work on it.
The Point Ellice Bridge project began Feb. 17, and the city said the upgrade was complete on July 17. Eastbound traffic was shut from February until June 11, when the bridge reopened to two-way traffic with some overnight closures still needed for finishing touches.
The work replaced the bridge's 65-year-old drainage system and its main deck joint, the piece that lets the span expand and shrink as temperatures change. "This work will help extend the life of the bridge and keep it serving the community for years to come," the city said Friday.
Rock Bay businesses had flagged concerns about the partial closure earlier in the project, and the mid-June finish date drew scrutiny after a repair hiccup. The city stood by its timeline, and the bridge is now carrying full traffic in both directions.
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