Confederation Bridge Replacement, Smiths Falls, Ontario

The Confederation Drive Pedestrian Bridge Project will replace an existing steel truss vehicle bridge, which was taken out of service in 2015. The bridge will span a by-pass segment of the Rideau Canal, adjacent to the Combined Lockstation in the Town of Smiths Falls, Ontario. The new bridge will provide a vital active transportation link between Centennial and Veteran's Memorial Parks which are considered central destinations for the Town's residents and tourists alike.

The replacement bridge will be a clear span bridge over the canal, with a length of approximately 50 m. The new concrete abutments will be installed on land behind the existing abutments, and there will be no new in-water footprint. The bridge is envisioned to integrate within the historical context of the Rideau Canal, considered one of the greatest engineering feats of the 19th century. The proposed construction timeline has the concrete abutments being installed in late fall of 2024 and the remainder of the bridge construction to occur in 2025.

 

Latest update

September 04, 2025 - The assessment decision statement has been issued to the proponent.

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Contacts

Rideau Canal National Historic Site
34 Beckwith Street South
Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 2A8
Telephone: 613-283-5170 or 1-888-773-8888
Fax: 613-283-0677
Email: rideau@pc.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Rideau Canal National Historic Site of Canada (Ontario)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Bridges

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2024-10-28

  • Proponent

    External Proponent

  • Authorities

    • Parks Canada Agency

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    89009

Nearby assessments

...within 200 kilometres
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