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Muskquodoboit Harbour Bridge Replacement

  • Client

    Nova Scotia Department of Public Works

  • Region

    Halifax, NS

  • Area Office

    Musquodoboit Harbour

  • Size

    Single-Span, 48m Long, Two-Lane Bridge

  • Sector

    Civil

  • Sub-Sector

    Civil Special Projects

The Story

EllisDon Civil East is undertaking the construction of the new Musquodoboit Harbour Bridge, marking the company's first heavy civil project within this locale. Key features of this project include:

  • Demolition of existing 45.7m "Warren Type" truss bridge
  • Construction of a new 48m bridge with steel I-girders and concrete deck
  • Maintenance of traffic flow via a temporary modular bridge during construction

Construction Approach
To ensure uninterrupted flow of traffic, a critical link between Halifax and Eastern Nova Scotia. A temporary 61-meter bailey bridge will be constructed to enable ongoing two-way traffic.

Project Highlights

  • Activities include site clearing, excavation, and granular material placement.
  • Construction works involve asphalt paving and erecting modular block retaining walls.
  • Installation of new storm sewer systems and application of rip-rap for erosion control.
  • Final landscaping will include topsoil and hydroseeding.
  • Installation of new bridge railing and steel beam guide rails for safety.