Mississauga Bridge Being Replaced to Support Future LRT

Written by Maria Khan, Metrolinx Communications
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TORONTO – Construction for a new bridge is underway over Mary Fix Creek (near Port Credit GO), which will extend from Eaglewood Boulevard in the east to Oriole Avenue in the west and replace the existing bridge over the creek at Inglewood Drive.

Existing bridge over the creek at Inglewood Drive. (Metrolinx photo)

Replacing the bridge

As part of construction of the new bridge over the creek, crews conducted piling activities adjacent to Oriole Avenue by drilling steel or concrete into the ground to provide strength and stability for major construction to take place.

Constructing is underway at the location of the future bridge at Eaglewood Boulevard. (Metrolinx photo)

Piling activities wrapped up last month and next steps include construction of the bridge foundations and installation of the precast girders to support the new roadway.

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