New Trans-Canada Highway bridge open to traffic.

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The newly constructed Nipigon River Bridge was partially opened to traffic on Nov. 28.

The Ontario government announced the westbound lanes of the $106-million cable-stayed span would open to two-way traffic as the first phase of construction draws to a close.

Work on the eastbound lanes is ongoing as demolition of the existing two-lane bridge continues.

Construction on the bridge began in 2013 with work expected to wrap up in 2017.

The cable-stayed bridge--the first such bridge in Ontario--uses towers to hold up the bridge deck with a series of cables, similar to a suspension bridge.

When completed, the bridge will span 252 metres. The three-tower centre pier rises 51 metres above the bridge deck, which is supported by 66 steel cables anchored to the towers. A pedestrian pathway separated from traffic will allow people to safely walk across the river.

The project is a joint venture between...

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