Capilano Bridge (Edmonton)
Appearance
Capilano Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 53°33′20.7″N 113°26′19.0″W / 53.555750°N 113.438611°W |
Carries | Wayne Gretzky Drive NW |
Crosses | North Saskatchewan River |
Locale | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
Official name | Capilano Bridge |
Characteristics | |
Total length | 290 m[1] (950 feet) |
History | |
Opened | 1969[2] |
Location | |
The Capilano Bridge is a six lane bridge that spans the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It was built in 1969, is named for the nearby Capilano neighbourhood, and is part of Wayne Gretzky Drive.
Capilano Bridge connects the communities of Capilano/Forest Heights on the south end to Virginia Park/Highlands on the north end.
References
- ^ Capilano Bridge Rehabilitation (Edmonton) Archived July 13, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ City of Edmonton, Naming Edmonton : From Ada to Zoie, 2004. ISBN 0-88864-423-X