February 2012 eNews

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From January 3 until March 31, 2012 there will be limited navigational channel access in the area near the bridge as contractors work to relocate underwater communication lines and prepare for the removal of the rail bridge.

Efforts will be made to minimize impacts for marine users during this time. For safety reasons, harbour users are asked to respect posted signs and exercise caution while in the area.

Full closure of the navigation channel near the bridge is expected for:

Wednesday, January 11

Thursday, January 12

Friday, January 13

If you have any questions regarding access to the navigational channel, please contact 250.361.0545 or johnsonstreetbridge@victoria.ca

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December 2011 eNews

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Located at Esquimalt Road and Harbour Road, the push-button activated traffic signal will allow pedestrians to safely cross Esquimalt Road and access the sidewalk on the west side of the bridge. Cyclists will also have a push-button to access the east bound traffic lane over the bridge. The new signal crossing replaces the existing route off Harbour Road over the rail overpass, which will become a construction area.

The detour will remain in place until the new Johnson Street Bridge is complete and open to traffic in 2016. Motorist, pedestrians, and cyclist are advised to exercise caution while becoming familiar with the new intersection.

Contractors are now onsite. The communication line work will be completed first as in-water work is limited to certain times of the year. The rail bridge and counterweight will be removed in mid-February.

Telus is currently working with their contractor on the west side of the bridge to complete in-ground work and trenching associated with the relocation of the communication lines. Telus work on the east side of the bridge will commence in the next couple of weeks.

Approximately 20 people will be working onsite with Ruskin Construction totaling 18,000 worker-hours over the next four months. This is in addition to City staff and Telus contractor work. Ruskin Construction has hired several local subcontractors including Castor Consultants, Don Mann Excavating, Hugh Tuttle, and Ralmax.

Staff will work closely with the contractor to ensure that marine users, neighbouring businesses, residents and those who will be affected by construction are kept informed and potential impacts are mitigated. There are no immediate traffic impacts expected.

Johnson Street Bridge story on Shaw The Daily

November 2011 eNews 

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Ruskin Construction Ltd. is a local Island company based in Mill Bay. They have listed Ralmax Group of Companies of Victoria as their subcontractor for the project.

The contractor will submit a schedule of work to the City within the next two weeks. The work is expected to begin in early December and to be completed by spring.

Early Marine Works Expenditure Memo

November 2011 eNews

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The S-curve on Esquimalt Road will be eliminated as part of the bridge project, opening up approximately one acre of waterfront land. Retaining this area as green space is consistent with the current Official Community Plan (1995), the draft Official Community Plan (expected for 2012) and the Victoria West Plan and Harbour Plan.

Decisions regarding the look and use of the green space will involve community consultation over the next year. The bridge project team will be involved during the planning process; however, it will be independent of the Johnson Street Bridge Replacement Project with a separate budget and timeline.

S-Curve Lands Power Point Presentation – Oct 20, 2011

The City of Victoria invites you to learn more about the Johnson Street Bridge Replacement project at an upcoming information session during the Victoria West Community Association Public Meeting.

What: Johnson Street Bridge Information Session for Victoria West Residents

When: Tuesday, October 25 at 7 p.m.

Where: Victoria West Community Centre, 521 Craigflower Road

Staff will share information regarding project progress to date, upcoming construction activities, changes to traffic approaches and landscaping principles. The 20 minute presentation will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions. Registration is not required. For more information email johnsonstreetbridge@victoria.ca.

October 18 and 25 Public Info Session Power Point Presentation PDF – 45 MB