Wellington Bridge Replacement

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Wellington Bridge | City of Edmonton

The Wellington Bridge, located on 102 Avenue between Churchill Crescent and Wellington Crescent, will be replaced.

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[_Citizen_Dane_]

With the exception of the High Level and original Low Level span, I think that Wellington is the only other bridge that should be retained in perpetuity, if possible. It's certainly our nicest looking and I really hope they end up keeping the arches and railings. Having said that, even I'll admit the work is needed, especially now with the 102nd Avenue bike lane. The thin sidewalks are a real hazard.

For those of you who are unaware, the bridge is an interesting piece in that it was a major Depression-era make-work project. Here's some clippings from the June 29th, 1932 Journal: