Ontarios transportation minister, steven del duca, was due to head up to the nipigon river bridge in northwestern ontario on wednesday. By rick garrick fort william chief peter collins questions why the nipigon river bridge could be repaired so quickly while the bridge to his community has been. The westbound side of the bridge was completed this past november while the eastbound side is scheduled to be. Also take note of the wow in both hand rails on the left side of the west end of the bridge. Problems on new nipigon river bridge on transcanada. One bridge over the nipigon river on the highway 1117 corridor east of thunder bay, ontario, has become proof that composites can be a viable alternative to steel. Mar 16, 2017 anglers are allowed to keep one brook trout over 22 inches in the nipigon river. The new nipigon river bridge east of thunder bay, ontario will be the first cablestayed structure on the ontario transcanada highway system. Jun 27, 2018 my first long distance with my mavic pro. Netnewsledger report on nipigon river bridge failure released. The bridge was closed yesterday afternoon when the decking at the west end of the bridge lifted by some 60 cm. Sep 22, 2016 nipigon bridge failed due to design, improperly tightened bolts. Rd 17 hwy 628 red rock, ontario p0t 2p0 canada t 807.
Nipigon river bridge larsa client and projects portfolio. The information on this site is available in the free downloadable land of nipigon adventure guidebook. A combination of design and installation deficiencies of several key components caused a bridge in northwestern ontario to fail over the winter, severing a critical transcanada. Nipigon bridge failed due to design, improperly tightened bolts. Nipigon river bridge fails in bitter cold, severs trans. Contracted works also include the demolition of the existing nipigon river bridge. Bot constructions joint venture partner, ferrovial agroman is highly experienced in the field of transportation infrastructure with numerous innovative engineering and construction projects to its credit throughout eurpoe and north america. Among the several points on the transcanada highway with only one crossing, all of which are in northwestern ontario, the twolane nipigon river bridge was the longest. Ontario wont release bridge repair cost estimates or say. Nipigon the minister of transportation and the minister of northern development outlined what happened to the nipigon river bridge when a failure of bolts on the bridge caused a closure of the new structure in early 2016. On september 22, 2016, the ministry of transportation provided an update on the investigation into the nipigon river bridge after it was unexpectedly closed earlier this year. Nipigon bridge fails bridge closed after deck shifts up 2 feet on the afternoon of january 10, 2016, the deck of the nipigon river bridge in ontario unexpectedly shifted up about 2 feet, closing the bridge to all vehicle traffic for about a day. Jan 12, 2016 theres speculation that a cold snap may have played a role in the nipigon spans failure, given that the area was experiencing its first blast of bonechilling temperature since the bridge. Jan 14, 2016 traffic underway on the nipigon river bridge after about 100 concrete barriers, right, were placed on the bridge deck to bring it down to the level of the adjacent roadway on jan.
Nipigon river bridge closure posted monday january 11, 2016, in infrastructure ota continues to work with authorities at the highest levels to resolve the ongoing restrictions of the transcanada highway at the nipigon river bridge. The nipigon river bridge was hailed jewel of the north, and was featured in a presentation at the 2015 ontario good roads association nwr prefab experience has led to nwr ultimate prefab project. Construction commenced in 20 on this fourlane, twospan bridge which will replace an aging, twolane structure. A photo of the damaged nipigon river bridge on monday, jan. Nipigon river bridge temporary repairs installed, but. Noone was injured but the crossing was closed for almost a. This begins with the cablestayed nipigon river bridge which failed six weeks after it opened only half built. Earlier today, we visited the nipigon river bridge to provide an update on the investigation into what happened earlier this year, and see firsthand how work is progressing. Canyon country dorion fish hatchery black bridge to see. Sep 22, 2016 nipigon the minister of transportation and the minister of northern development outlined what happened to the nipigon river bridge when a failure of bolts on the bridge caused a closure of the new structure in early 2016. In 1974, the original bridge was replaced with a steel plate girder structure.
Single lane of nipigon river bridge opened truck news. Part of the steel decking of the bridge lifted almost 60 centimetres on january 10, reportedly during very high winds. Mto on nipigon river bridge jan 19 2016 video dailymotion. Nipigon river bridge videos and latest news articles. Nipigon river bridge updates ministry of transportation. Hardcore fishing nipigon river brook trout fishing guide. Thunder bay steven del duca, the ontario minister of transportation along with minister michael gravelle offered an update on the nipigon bridge situation. North america, the unique geology of the area is sure to present many construction challenges to the completion of the nipigon river bridge over the next two years. The nipigon river bridge was closed to vehicle traffic on jan. Download it to your smartphone and take it with you. Rolling a 827ft bridge off over a river in 40 weather. Nipigon river bridge project is a member of vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The headwaters of this great river is lake nipigon, the largest inland lake completely within ontarios borders. The minister promised that the nipigon river bridge would be open by the end of february 2016.
The nipigon river bridge has been reopened to traffic in both lanes, hours after it was closed for what were described as maintenance operations. By the time you read this, well no doubt know more about why the nipigon river bridge had to be closed in midjanuary. The nipigon river bridge, ontario canada joint fill solution. Nipigon river bridge temporary repairs installed, but why. Nipigon river bridge failure blamed on design toronto sun. The new fourlane nipigon river bridge northeast of thunder bay, ont. Theres speculation that a cold snap may have played a role in the nipigon spans failure, given that the area was experiencing its first blast of bonechilling temperature since the bridge. The nipigon river is the largest river that flows into lake superior. Nipigon bridge updates, reports, executive summary. Nipigon river bridge construction engineering northwest ltd. Bot constructions joint venture partner, ferrovial agroman is highly experienced in the field of transportation infrastructure with numerous innovative engineering and construction projects to. Works will involve construction of a threetower, centre pier and the sequential installation of the bridge deck working outwards from the centre pier to the east and west abutments, for a total length of 252m 9m east span and 1m west span. Western nipigon river bridge short version on vimeo. Although by days end weve both landed a few keeper brook trout, we choose to release these squaretails in the interest of returning to the same caliber of trout fishing we just experienced on the legendary nipigon river.
The eastwest highway crossing canada was severed after the nipigon river bridge near thunder bay, ontario, sustained damage, causing a twofoot drop in. The nipigon river bridge is a cablestayed bridge in canada carrying highway 11 and highway 17, designated as part of the transcanada highway, across the nipigon river near nipigon, ontario. The recently completed nipigon river bridge replaced a 40yearold steel plate girder bridge. With support from the provinces northern highways program, construction has begun on a new fourlane cablestayed bridge on highway 1117 east of nipigon. Essentially a flooded section of the nipigon river, the strong current, rocky islands, shoals, and narrows present a dizzying number of places for trout to hide. But the ontario government is refusing to say just how much over, and whether taxpayers will have to foot the bill for fixes to the nipigon bridge.
As i write, its only about 36 hours after the incident, and there is already a surfeit of armchair engineers offering up explanations of why the cablestayed bridge split under frigid temperatures, as well as a growing number of voices demanding answers for the newly. The regulating body for professional engineers in ontario is investigating the possibility of incompetence in the failure of the nipigon river bridge last january, which severed a critical link on. Complete the work safely and thoroughly while meeting an accelerated construction schedule. The liberals state there were three reasons for the failure.
Once completed the existing nipigon bridge will be demolished as part of the contract. This signature bridge featured a modified fan shape, 1st cable stayed bridge in ontario with the 1st stage constructed. Reconstruct the highway 11 intersection and undertake miscellaneous works to. Features first cablestayed bridge ever built in the province of ontario. Nipigon bridge failed due to design, improperly tightened. Final grading and paving of bridge approaches september 2018 traffic moved over to south deck. Lake nipigon brook trout fishing pasha lake cabinspasha. Netnewsledger nipigon bridge heaves cold weather impact.
Ontario wont release bridge repair cost estimates or say who. Replacement of the goethals bridge that spans the arthur kill between elizabeth, new jersey and staten island in new york city. However, on monday morning, the opp tweeted that the bridge had been reopened to a single lane. Nipigon river bridge repair raises questions about fort. The nipigon river bridge is a cablestayed bridges with a total superstructure of 252m and a 9m main span. Oct 21, 2016 the regulating body for professional engineers in ontario is investigating the possibility of incompetence in the failure of the nipigon river bridge last january, which severed a critical link on. Jul 26, 2016 in early january, the nipigon river bridge in northwestern ontario failed after one end rose up a couple of feet. The superstructure system consists of three longitudinal steel plate edge girders and a transverse floor beam grid supporting full depth precast concrete deck panels stitched through ductal infill joints. The bridge was closed to traffic, cutting off the only highway link between. Jan 11, 2016 after being closed at approximately 3 p. Notice the folded up metal coupling on the west end of the bridge in front of the orange and white truck.
A steel deck truss road bridge was built at the site in 1937, parallel to an existing canadian pacific railway bridge. The first phase of construction is now underway, which includes building two additional lanes to improve traffic flow on this vital stretch of the transcanada highway. While the natural beauty of the area attracts tourists from all over north america, the unique geology of the area is sure to present many construction challenges to the completion of the nipigon river bridge over the next two years. The new bridge will have three precast concrete towers with cables supporting a 252m bridge deck and separate sidewalk for. We launch at the pine portage dam into forgan lake. Jan 11, 2016 the eastwest highway crossing canada was severed after the nipigon river bridge near thunder bay, ontario, sustained damage, causing a twofoot drop in the road. On january 10, 2016, the nipigon river bridge was unexpectedly closed to traffic due to an issue with the tiedown connection on the northwest corner of the bridge. A combination of design and installation deficiencies of several key components caused a bridge in northwestern ontario to fail. Expand and upgrade this vital link for ground traffic, especially traderelated transport, between western and eastern canada. A steel deck truss road bridge was built at the site in 1937, parallel to an existing canadian pacific. The best and easiest place to wet a line is right at the nipigon marina up to highway 1117 bridge. If you have any questions or want to book an adventure package with nipigon river adventures, please fill out the form below with your contact information, what package your interested and we will get back to you shortly. Ontario heralded the opening of the westbound portion of new nipigon river bridge the provinces first cablestayed bridge in late november.
The nipigon river and region has a long history as a major furtrading route and later as a world class brook trout river. Big northwestern ontario nipigon river brook trout northern. Construction of a cablestayed bridge over the nipigon river, running parallel to the highway 1117 corridor east of thunder bay, ontario. Problem nipigon bridge fails what when bridge closed after. Features fabrication of the steel components for the replacement of the main span with two spans, one eastbound and one westbound, that will measure 1,635 ft. In early january, the nipigon river bridge in northwestern ontario failed after one end rose up a couple of feet. Ota continues to work with authorities at the highest levels to resolve the ongoing restrictions of the transcanada highway at the nipigon river bridge. The nipigon river bridge looks great from 300 feet up. Most of the river is guarded by steep cliffs, unstable banks and fast water, however there are a few easy to access parts of the river accessible from shore. Located between the towns of nipigon and red rock along the nipigon river, the warm embrace of the lodge is central to area attractions like ouimet canyon, eagle canyon adventures, pijiwatabik palisades and a stones throw from the nipigon river recreational trailhead, with its unparalleled lookout over lake superior.
The progressive conservatives and new democrats suggest. The bridge serves as a critical structure to motorists in the area since the highway serves as the only link across canada, with no alternative routes to speak of. Possible misconduct probed in nipigon river bridge failure. Sep 05, 2017 one bridge over the nipigon river on the highway 1117 corridor east of thunder bay, ontario, has become proof that composites can be a viable alternative to steel. To this day, 510 pound brookies are still being caught locally. Located between the towns of nipigon and red rock along the nipigon river, the warm embrace of the lodge is central to area attractions like ouimet canyon, eagle canyon adventures, pijiwatabik palisades and a stones throw from the nipigon river recreational trailhead, with its. First trip to the nipigon although ive been fortunate enough to fish the nipigon several times, my dad has never been on this fabled trout river.