The City of Thunder Bay has upgraded its trail network with two new bridges after receiving a combined investment of $1.3 million from the federal and municipal governments.
The two bridges supported by this investment were constructed within the existing trail network, and encourage environmentally friendly transportation options. The bridge at George Burke Park is improving north-south pedestrian and cyclist access to Lakehead University and the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital, while the bridge at Clayte Street connects the River Terrace neighbourhood with nearby schools, making it easier for students to walk and bike to school. Both bridges were built using materials salvaged from a decommissioned vehicular bridge, further reducing the financial and environmental impacts of construction.
