Dawson Bridge

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Dawson Bridge
Dawson bridge edmonton 2008.jpg
Dawson Bridge as of 2008
Coordinates53°32′55.6″N 113°28′1.2″W / 53.548778°N 113.467000°W / 53.548778; -113.467000Coordinates: 53°32′55.6″N 113°28′1.2″W / 53.548778°N 113.467000°W / 53.548778; -113.467000
CarriesMotor vehicles, pedestrians
CrossesNorth Saskatchewan River
LocaleEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Official nameDawson Bridge
Characteristics
Total length236.5 m (776 feet)
Width12.5m (41 feet)
History
Opened1912
Location

The Dawson Bridge is a two lane bridge that spans the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

In early 2010, it underwent repairs, and later reopened on December 20, 2010.[1]

Dawson Bridge connects the communities of Forest Heights on the east end to Riverdale on the west end.

References[]

  1. ^ "Dawson Bridge to reopen Monday". CBC.ca. December 17, 2010. Retrieved January 23, 2011.
Preceded by
Pedestrian bridge
Bridge across the
North Saskatchewan River
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Low Level Bridge
Road bridge across the
North Saskatchewan River


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