The old CN bridge, Richelieu, Qc
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Ourspolaire&Gemeloj
N 45° 26.410 W 073° 15.226
18T E 636571 N 5033331
An orphan bridge on the river! Un pont orphelin au dessus de la rivière!
Waymark Code: WMFGE7
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 10/16/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member 8Nuts MotherGoose
Views: 14

Canadian National (CN) abandons the section of track through the municipalities of Carignan, Chambly, Richelieu and Marieville.
Since the train no longer happening in the region, since 29 January 2007, a few projects were discussed by the elected representatives of the region.
As for the sections deemed unprofitable and abandoned, they are often used as paths for linear or bike paths parks.

Le Canadien National (CN) abandonne le tronçon de voie ferrée traversant les municipalités de Carignan, Chambly, Richelieu et Marieville.
Depuis que le train ne passe plus dans la région, soit depuis le 29 janvier 2007, quelques projets ont été évoqués par les élus de la région.
Quant aux tronçons jugés non-rentables et abandonnés, ils sont souvent utilisés comme trajets pour des parcs linéaires ou des pistes cyclables.
Original Use: Railroad

Date Built: 1874

Construction: Iron

Condition: Collapsed / Destroyed

See this website for more information: [Web Link]

Date Abandoned: 2009

Bridge Status - Orphaned or Adopted.: Orphaned

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