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BCTA opposes tunnel option to replace existing George Massey Tunnel
VANCOUVER, B.C. – The B.C. Trucking Association (BCTA) believes the proposed eight-lane tunnel which would replace the existing George Massey Tunnel (GMT) is not only a less safe and costlier option than a bridge, but would also be more harmful…
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Port Bruce getting new bridge after February collapse
BOLTON, Ont. – The Port Bruce Bridge is getting a temporary replacement. The construction of the temporary single-lane bridge on Imperial Road in Port Bruce, Ont. has been given to Acrow Bridge and is expected to be completed by early…
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Construction to begin on Gordie Howe bridge
WINDSOR, Ont.. – Bridging North America has secured the rights to design, build, finance, operate and maintain a new Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit. Construction on the 853-meter cable-stayed bridge is to begin this year. It…
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Blue Water Bridge disruptions possible
SARNIA, Ont. – Forty-seven unionized employees at the Blue Water Bridge went on strike this morning, according to the Federal Bridge Corp. The bridge operator says the union “has refused to negotiate in good faith throughout the bargaining process.” It says…
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BCTA recommends 10-lane bridge, tolls during consultation with government
LANGLEY, B.C. – The British Columbia Trucking Association (BCTA) announced its support for the province’s proposed improvements to replace the George Massey Tunnel with a 10-lane bridge, as well as placing a toll on all Metro Vancouver bridge crossings and…
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LOW LOONIE MEANS HIGHER BRIDGE COSTS
We all know what the sinking value of the Canadian loonie relative to the US dollar has done to equipment costs. Carriers looking to buy new trucks have been in for some sticker shock, as David Zavitz, sr. v.p. of…
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New Windsor-Detroit bridge to be named after Gordie Howe
TORONTO, Ont. – This week, Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Michigan Governor Rick Snyder announced the new $2 billion second crossing at Detroit-Windsor will be named the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Gordie Howe is a hockey legend who played…
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Lots of blame to go around in Washington State bridge collapse
MOUNT VERNON, Wash. — The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded its investigation into a bridge collapse caused last year by an oversized load from Canada, and found there was plenty of blame to go around. The NTSB issued…
