The MD manages an extensive breadth and variety of bridges, culverts and other critical transportation infrastructure. Many of these vital assets are owned by the Province, but maintained and enhanced by the MD's Transportation department.
Rebuilding the
AGING SMITH BRIDGE
The Smith Bridge is five years past its engineered lifespan. The time to rebuild is now, and we need the Province to prioritize the required funding. Get the facts, share your thoughts, and see twhat we're doing to get this critical infrastructure on the road to replacement.
Transportation & Infrastructure News
Drivers Face 90-minute Detour as Smith Bridge Deteriorates
Rreeve says a complete replacement is needed — not only to keep the town alive, but also to provide a connection to tourism and oil & logging industries.
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Old Bridge Over the Athabasca Needs Replacing
Alberta government says replacing the Smith Bridge is no longer its responsibility.
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