High Level Bridge

[northlands]

HLB is the second most important historical structure in Edmonton after the Legislature. I will only accept a new bridge if the HLB is retained, even if for non-transportation purposes.

 

[David A]

At this point, do we look at building a new bridge if it's over $1 Billion now?

Whatever the cost is now, does any one really believe the price will be lower in the future? I doubt it.

 

[husky]

There's no way they aren't building a new bridge if that's the cost estimate. There is no way to rationalize rehabbing the existing structure for that cost, especially since the rehab would only get a certain amount of additional years rather than a full life cycle.

 

[Greenspace]

Based on what I've heard in discussions, and from what I've seen in Wihkwentowin neighbourhood renewal where the west access road to the existing HLB is gone, it seem admin is wanted to build a new bridge east of the current one.

 

[Kosy123]

Build new bridge and keep the old one with a year round tram service pls

 

[Greenspace]

^That would be amazing. But I am worried that's not gonna happen.

 

[David A]

A new bridge may have to factor in future use for high speed and/or regional rail. Not sure how this affects the cost or funding for it.

 

[Gronk!]

Build new bridge and keep the old one with a year round tram service pls

^That would be amazing. But I am worried that's not gonna happen.

Even without the tram service, the old bridge needs to be retained as a MUP for pedestrians and cyclists.

 

[itom987]

We either maintain the existing bridge (not a good option) or build a new one, having both is not a viable option, they create too much visual clutter (3 bridges side by side) and will be expensive to maintain.
Given that the Walterdale Bridge is a tied arch bridge, the new HLB should also have an arch, both bridges would compliment each other nicely. Walterdale and HLB would both have 2 way vehicle traffic and both would have a proper MUP.
The existing HLB and the old Walterdale Bridge were never designed to be attractive. Nobody misses the old Walterdale Bridge.

Nobody ever talks about this in Quebec City for good reason, they look ugly beside each other.

 

[Friendmonton]

Losing the HLB and the streetcar would be a devastating blow to our heritage. But we may not have a choice if the budget is that high. How could this have been prevented?

 

[itom987]

 

[TAS]

Admin provided this to council back in 2022.

 

[Offworld]

Admin provided this to council back in 2022.

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And those city administrators are cheap and short-sighted. C2 makes the most long-term sense and bang for the buck.

 

[Gronk!]

Admin provided this to council back in 2022.

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Bite the bullet and do Scenario C1 please and thank you. There are other levels of government who can help foot the bill.

 

[CplKlinger]

And those city administrators are cheap and short-sighted. C2 makes the most long-term sense and bang for the buck.

Council made the decision, not admin.