Provencher Bridge

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The second bridge

The second bridge was opened in 1918 to replace the old Broadway bridge. Instead of linking with Broadway, it was oriented slightly to the north; traffic crossing from the east was sent even further north, eventually connecting with Main Street about 500 metres from Broadway. Construction began in 1911 and was completed in 1912. Streetcars began operating on the bridge on December 3, 1925. The second bridge was dismantled in 2001 for the opening of the third (current) bridge.

Provencher Bridge No. 2 circa 1912, from the Macaw and McDonald Bridge and Engineers Construction Company files, courtesy of Dave Ennis

Provencher Bridge No. 2 circa 1912, from the Macaw and McDonald Bridge and Engineers Construction Company files, courtesy of Dave Ennis

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Provencher Bridge No. 2 circa 1912, from the Macaw and McDonald Bridge and Engineers Construction Company files, courtesy of Dave Ennis

Upstream view - October 2007 Photo Credit: Provincial Government

Downstream view with construction activity in the Floodway Channel in the background - October 2007, Photo Credit: Provincial Government

Overhead view - October 2007, Photo Credit: Provincial Government