Bridge Girders Installed for Blackmud Creek LRT Bridge
Written by Jennifer McLawhorn, Managing Editor
Blackmud Creek LRT bridge rendering
City of Edmonton
EDMONTON, Alberta - The City of Edmonton and Ledcor announce bridge girders have been installed for the Blackmud Creek LRT bridge.
Ledcor is the design-build contractor for the Capital Line South LRT Extension project and began major construction on the project last year. This is a “significant step” in the project’s construction from Century Park to Ellerslie Road. The process began on April 30, and crews worked to minimize noise, vibration, and dust while installing 12 girders using heavy cranes, according to the announcement. This work was completed over five days in conjunction with an approved Environmental Impact Assessment and the North Saskatchewan River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan, Bylaw 7188. Project work will continue on the LRT bridge where crews will begin formwork, rebar, and pouring the top deck. Below is a video from the City of Edmonton showing a timelapse of the work.
General Supervisor, LRT Expansion & Renewal for the City of Edmonton Eva Cheung said, “The successful installation of bridge girders is always a memorable moment for any project, and it brings the Capital Line South extension one step closer to completion. . . We know construction has brought disruption to the communities along 111 Street, and we are incredibly grateful to residents and commuters for their ongoing understanding and patience.”
“The completion of this critical milestone reflects months of careful planning, strong coordination and the dedication of our skilled crews, who continue to prioritize safety and efficiency on site. . . It brings us one step closer to delivering reliable, high-quality mass transit that will serve Edmontonians for generations to come,” says Brad Mytko, Senior Vice President of Ledcor Group of Companies.
