The 2nd Avenue Bridge project will be commencing this week (anticipated start is Thursday), with a construction timeline of approximately 2 months. To complete the work, the contractors require a full closure of the bridge, and so vehicle, cyclist, and pedestrian traffic must be fully re-routed.
Alternative access for cyclists, pedestrians and single lane vehicle traffic will be available via the bottom of Graham Avenue and 11th/Water Street via the CN Rail service road depicted in the map below. Timed lights will be in place at either side of the crossing to enable safe passage. Additional detours and signage will be in place to enable that connection. Emergency vehicles and public transit will also access the area via this alternate route.
Pedestrians using the CN Rail service road will be required to keep to the access road and not to trespass , and there will be 24/7 security on site. Pedestrians may also access Park Avenue through the two available entrances to the Moresby Pond trail network. (See map below for details). Alternative options will be made available to those residents with accessibility and/or mobility challenges that prevent the use of these options. Notices have been delivered to residents in the impacted areas with instructions to contact (250) 627 0934 or email cityhall@princerupert.ca so that we can provide appropriate supports.
In addition, bus service is available from ~7 am to ~6 pm on weekdays, and ~7 am to ~9 pm on weekends, and will be continuing throughout this construction work. For additional information on the schedule of buses, go to: https://www.bctransit.com/prince-rupert/schedules-and-maps/.
This project includes critical repairs to the single access point bridge linking this neighbourhood to the rest of the community, including the full replacement of the pedestrian section of the bridge and structural upgrades.
Over the longer term, the City will also be exploring alternative routing options for this bridge, given its overall age and condition. As we move forward, additional information will be shared with respect to the options provided by our engineers.
We appreciate your continued patience and understanding while this work is undertaken.