LITTLE CURRENT, ONT. — Stantec Consulting Ltd. has been awarded a contract for the detail design of a new two-lane bridge that will replace the Little Current Swing Bridge on Highway 6 in the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands.
The new bridge will provide year-round access to the provincial highway network, a release reads.
As the only road crossing to Manitoulin Island, the 110-year-old existing bridge will be replaced with a new two-lane bridge, a pedestrian walkway and bike lane.
The new bridge is part of Ontario’s $30 billion plan to build, repair and expand critical transportation infrastructure across the province, the release adds.
“The Little Current Swing Bridge is not only an iconic landmark in the community, but also a vital link for residents, tourists, businesses and emergency services in accessing Manitoulin Island,” said George Pirie, minister of northern economic development and growth. “Our government is investing in the replacement of this bridge to bring a key piece of the past into the future — making travel easier, keeping Manitoulin Island connected and ensuring people and goods can move safely, efficiently and reliably in the north.”
