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The Laurier Avenue Bridge is a bridge in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It carries Laurier Avenue over the Rideau Canal and also Colonel By Drive and Queen Elizabeth Driveway. The green steel arches makes the bridge one of the most recognizable in Ottawa.
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Laurier Avenue Bridge – 1901 & 2013. These photos of the Laurier Avenue Bridge were taken by James Topley.
Apr 23, 2019 · This bridge is an early and very unusual surviving example of a riveted steel deck arch in Canada. In 2003, the bridge was widened by adding two arch ribs increasing the total number of arch ribs from four to six.
Nov 1, 2018 · While walking along the Ridal canal from the locks heading into the city you can walk under the Pont Laurier Bridge, marvellous old style bridge construction in a dull green colour with a large turn of the century style detail and information.
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This bridge is named after Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Prime Minister of Canada from 1896 to 1911. The first bridge at this location was constructed in 1872. The current four lane bridge was originally built in 1900 and it was extended to the east in 1945.
Laurier Avenue Bridge. Mile Marker: 0.5; Lat / Lon: N 45° 25.356' / W 075° 41.352' Bridge Type: Fixed; Vertical Clearance (Closed): 26.60 ft.
