Laurier Bridge - Ottawa, Ontario
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The Laurier Bridge is located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It carries Laurier Avenue traffic over the Rideau Canal and also Colonel By Drive and Queen Elizabeth Driveway.
Waymark Code: WMD537
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 11/20/2011
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This bridge is named after Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Prime Minister of Canada from 1896 to 1911.
The first bridge at this location was constructed in 1872. The current four lane bridge was originally built in 1900 and it was extended to the east in 1945.
Laurier Bridge was reconstructed in 2001-2003. The original four arches built in 1910 over the Rideau Canal were refurbished and two new arches to the south were added.
Length of bridge: Approximately 250 meters long
Height of bridge: Approximately 15 meters high
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor vehicles, pedestrians, bikers,
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
It crosses the Rideau Canal
Date constructed: 1900
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Laurier Avenue
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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