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Diefenbaker Bridge

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Diefenbaker Bridge
Coordinates53°12′17″N 105°45′49″W / 53.20472°N 105.76361°W / 53.20472; -105.76361
CarriesHighway 2
Highway 3
CrossesNorth Saskatchewan River
LocalePrince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada
Official nameDiefenbaker Bridge
Maintained byCity of Prince Albert
History
Construction end1960
Location
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The Diefenbaker Bridge is a Canadian bridge that spans the North Saskatchewan River in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. It is currently[1] the only vehicle crossing of the river in Prince Albert and within 120 km in either direction.[2] The bridge carries Saskatchewan Highways 2 and 3, as well as two sidewalks: with the upstream side connecting to River Street, and the downstream side continuing through to 12 Street W and up 2 Avenue W.

Overview

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The bridge is maintained by the city of Prince Albert under an agreement, established in 1958, where the province of Saskatchewan covers 50% of the structural repair costs.[3] Prior to the bridge opening in 1960 vehicle traffic used the nearby Canadian Northern Railway Bridge.

History

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In 2011, one of the bridge's girders fractured, resulting in the southbound lanes being closed; and concerns being raised about the lack of additional crossings and dangerous goods crossing the bridge and traversing the city.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Lozinski, Peter (2020-09-30). "NDP promise new bridge and new hospital for Prince Albert". Prince Albert Daily Herald. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
  2. ^ "Saskatoon News | Local Breaking | CTV News Saskatoon". saskatoon.ctvnews.ca. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
  3. ^ Provincial Government Press Release
  4. ^ "Saskatoon News | Local Breaking | CTV News Saskatoon". saskatoon.ctvnews.ca. Retrieved 2022-12-18.