Confederation Bridge New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island - Canada - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

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It was commonly referred to as the "Fixed Link" (cf. fixed link) by residents of Prince Edward Island prior to its official naming. Construction took place from the fall of 1993 to the spring of 1997, costing C$1.3 billion. The 12.9-kilometre (8 mi) long bridge opened on 31 May 1997

Structure
The bridge is a two-lane highway toll bridge that carries the Trans-Canada Highway between Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island (at Route 1) and Cape Jourimain, New Brunswick (at Route 16).

It is a multi-span post-tensioned concrete box girder structure. Most of the curved bridge is 40 metres (131 ft) above water, and it contains a 60 m (197 ft) high navigation span to permit ship traffic. The bridge rests on 62 piers, of which the 44 main piers are 250 m (820 ft) apart. The bridge is 11 m (36 ft) wide.

The speed limit on the bridge is 80 kilometres per hour (50 mph). It takes about 10 minutes to cross the bridge.


Heading southbound towards New Brunswick[edit] Tolls
Tolls are paid only when exiting Prince Edward Island; the current toll rate is C$45.50 for a two-axle automobile, with other rates for different types of vehicles.

While pedestrians and cyclists are not permitted to cross, a shuttle service is available. From 1997–2005 the shuttle service was free of fares. Since January 1, 2006, the shuttle service has charged C$4.00 per pedestrian or C$8.00 per cyclist, although this fare is only applied when leaving Prince Edward Island.

History
Various proposals for a fixed link across the Northumberland Strait can be traced as far back as the 1870s when the province's railway system was developed. Subsequent proposals arose during federal elections in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The ebb and flow of public support for a fixed link was indirectly tied to the varying levels of federal investment in ferry and steamship connections to the province over the years, finally culminating in a proposal in the mid-1980s which resulted in the current bridge being constructed.

Length of bridge: 8 miles Height of bridge: Most of the curved bridge is 40 metres (131 ft) above water, and it contains a 60 m (197 ft) high navigation span to permit ship traffic. What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Cars What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: The Abegweit Passage of Northumberland Strait Date constructed: 1997 Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes Name of road or trail the bridge services: Trans Canada Highway Location: New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island

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