Lane closure renews funding, second bridge concerns
With southbound lanes on the Diefenbaker Bridge closed, city officials and councillors are hoping that the province can step in with financial support.
On Tuesday, the city closed the lanes after a crack in a support girder was found. During a press conference where the closure was explained Mayor Jim Scarrow said it was time to more seriously press the province for second bridge options.
“The very first question is: does this make it more mandatory for a second bridge?” Scarrow asked at the conference. “It’s certainly prudent that we would be considering the option.”
Scarrow said there had been talks for some time and hopefully the bridge fatigue failure would bring that issue to the forefront.