Key Bridge in Corner Brook’s Transportation Network Slides into Place

Funding provided through the Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component of the New Building Canada Fund (inactive)

Great change can happen, even 15 centimetres at a time.

That’s what residents of Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, witnessed when their old bridge was demolished to make way for the new bridge, built in its shadow and ready to slide into action. Over a single day, skilled experts crept the new Main Street bridge into position, moving in 15-centimetre increments. Accomplished with a series of jacks and pulleys, patience and knowledge, this engineering feat brought the community of Corner Brook a secure connection on a vital transportation route.

With federal support, the new bridge, running across the Corner Brook Stream, has an additional lane and also features wider pedestrian sidewalks and enhanced lighting that improves nighttime visibility and safety. A new 14-metre retaining wall along the stream’s edge replaced failing rock walls. With improved traffic flow and a structure designed to resist water and ice loading, the new bridge is a welcome addition to Corner Brook.

Quick facts:

• Main Street Bridge is a key component of the transportation network of the city. It is one of only three links across the stream.
• The new bridge has a design life of 75 years.
• The bridge is designed to improve stream flow and provide additional clearances to handle high water incidents, helping to reduce flood risks and increasing the resilience of Corner Brook.

For more information, visit:

• Provincial Government Announces Infrastructure Upgrades to Corner Brook Main Street Bridge
• City of Corner Brook