THE GUNNINGSVILLE BRIDGE PROJECT

The New Brunswick Department of Transportation has constructed a $28.5 Million replacement bridge across the Petitcodiac River, linking the Greater Moncton Area. The bridge and associated approaches will serve as a vital transportation corridor that will contribute to economic growth and greater prosperity for the Communities, and will encourage residential, commercial and social development. The project incorporates unique features and extensive aesthetic enhancements for vehicular, pedestrian and cyclist traffic. The four lane (23m deck width), eight span, 425 metre structure has observation platforms, endposts, light pilasters, pillars, decorative lighting and a four metre bridge sidewalk for combined pedestrian and cyclist traffic. The sidewalk connects an extensive riverfront recreational trail system. Self-compacting concrete, acid stain and integral colour provide decorative architectural detail. The abutment breastwalls, wingwalls and endposts, and the barrierwalls have recessed ashlar stone patterned panels. Flat recessed panels are also incorporated in the endposts, light pilasters, pillars and barrierwalls. Two scenic arch shaped observation platforms are imparted with 3- dimensional flatwork surfaces. The integrally coloured concrete has a stamped block pattern for the arch surrounded by an ashlar stone pattern. Colour release powders provide contrast. Textured black powder coated aluminum pedestrian and traffic rails, light standards and overhead sign structures provide an ageless quality. The traffic and pedestrian railings were custom designed, detailed and fabricated. The construction of the new bridge has improved traffic flow and will help ensure the future prosperity of the community. The project has provided a special place along the riverfront for the population of Moncton and Riverview to enjoy for generations to come.