Overhanging the St-Lawrence Seaway, the Seaway International Bridge in Cornwall is a vital road link between Canada and the United States. Every year, the bridge accomodates over 120,000 commercial transits and more than 2,300,000 passenger vehicle transits.
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Arrival of the girders on May 16.
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For Immediate Release
The Seaway International Bridge Corporation, Ltd.
Toll Collection – New North Channel Bridge
Cornwall – Tuesday May 15, 2012– As a follow-up to our recent announcement concerning the location of the existing temporary toll booths and a move to a new plaza to be located on the canal, The Seaway International Bridge Corporation, Ltd. (SIBC) wishes to reinforce the international trade and economic importance of the crossing for the region and the country.
Last night, the city council came out against tolls for motorists travelling the north span of the Seaway International Bridge and the city will now petition the federal government and local MP Guy Lauzon to abolish the collection of tolls on the north span of the new bridge.
SIBC is respectful of the position of the city. As highlighted by the SIBC General Manager Hendrik Saaltink, “in a 2005 international study, the crossing is important internationally and regionally to both the residents and economy of Eastern Ontario, Quebec, Northern New York State and Akwesasne. On average, The Seaway International Bridge ranks 8th and 20th in terms of the number of passenger and commercial vehicles with approximately $885M carried in trade annually”.
The corporation wishes to highlight that the decision to relocate the tolls is purely an operational decision. SIBC is responsible for the safety and operation of this vital economic crossing. As a federal Crown corporation, SIBC must also ensure the financial self-sufficiency of the crossing which has included toll collection since the late 1950s’. Toll revenues are required to cover operating and maintenance expenses.
For further information regarding this press release,
Please contact:
André Girard
The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited
613-932-3629
www.cornwallbridge.ca
andre.girard@federalbridge.ca
Preparation for the launch of the first girder - The contractor has started the assembly and is preparing in order to launch the 1st girder tentatively around May 24.
The Seaway International Bridge Corporation – Toll Plaza Relocation
Cornwall – Thursday May 10, 2012 – The Seaway International Bridge Corporation, Ltd. (SIBC) is preparing to relocate the existing toll booth to a new plaza, to be located at the north end of the new bridge, on the canal lands near Cornwall’s snow storage facility.
The new bridge, connecting Cornwall, Ontario to Cornwall Island in the St. Lawrence River, is part of the Three Nations International Crossing. The new bridge project is being managed by the Federal Bridge Corporation, Ltd. (FBCL), owner of the Canadian portion of the crossing.
“Relocating the existing toll booth will be a real challenge for our operation and maintenance staff”, says Hendrik Saaltink, General Manager, “but it is by far the most economical alternative”. Saaltink concluded that “The Seaway International Bridge Corporation needs to be ready to collect tolls when the new bridge opens up to traffic.”
SIBC operates and maintains the Three Nations Bridge Crossing on behalf of the crossing owners, the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation and FBCL. The crossing is mainly funded with bridge toll revenue. The Corporation does not receive government appropriations for its operations.
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Please be notified that effective May 25, 2012, the section of the recreation pathway below the existing high level North Channel Bridge will be opened:
The section of the recreation pathway will remain closed during working hours (7:00am – 5:00pm) on weekdays and will be detoured to Second Street due to current construction activities.
See also the following posting by the City of Cornwall Recreational Path Near Bridge Will Re-Open During Non-Work Hours
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