Disraeli Bridges Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Disraeli Bridges Project will see the rejuvenation of a critical piece of Winnipeg's transportation infrastructure, linking the north and south of the city, across the Red River. The project involves upgrades to approximately two kilometers of road, including the Disraeli overpass that spans the Canadian Pacific Railway mainline, the four-lane Disraeli bridge crossing the Red River, and the approach streets. It also includes the addition of a separate pedestrian/cycling corridor, the Active Transportation Bridge, across the Red River to reflect the changing lifestyle of Winnipeggers, many of whom now prefer to bike and walk to work.

Because the bridge is a main artery for Winnipeggers to cross the Red River, maintaining traffic flows during construction was a major consideration. Plenary Group and the city adopted a solution to ensure a minimum of four lanes would remain open to traffic at rush hour, during the entirety of the construction period, to reduce the impact for affected businesses and the travelling public.

This project will ensure the modernization of this critical municipal infrastructure and provide the option of future expansion to six lanes.

The Disraeli Bridges Project will see the rejuvenation of a critical piece of Winnipeg's transportation infrastructure, linking the north and south of the city, across the Red River. The project involves upgrades to approximately two kilometers of road, including the Disraeli overpass that spans the Canadian Pacific Railway mainline, the four-lane Disraeli bridge crossing the Red River, and the approach streets. It also includes the addition of a separate pedestrian/cycling corridor, the Active Transportation Bridge, across the Red River to reflect the changing lifestyle of Winnipeggers, many of whom now prefer to bike and walk to work.

Because the bridge is a main artery for Winnipeggers to cross the Red River, maintaining traffic flows during construction was a major consideration. Plenary Group and the city adopted a solution to ensure a minimum of 4 lanes would remain open to traffic at rush hour, during the entirety of the construction period, to reduce the impact for affected businesses and the travelling public.

This project will ensure the modernization of this critical municipal infrastructure and provide the option of future expansion to six lanes.