Thursday, May 7, 2026
The Government of Yukon and Graham Infrastructure LP (lead contractor) have mutually agreed to terminate their contract for the Nisutlin Bay Bridge replacement project.
“Further to the April 1 statement on the Nisutlin Bay Bridge replacement project, the Government of Yukon is continuing work to advance the project into its next phase, focused on finalizing a long-term remediation solution and preparing for construction to resume,” said Highways and Public Works Minister Linda Benoit.
“As part of this transition, the Government of Yukon and Graham Infrastructure LP, the project’s lead contractor, have mutually agreed to end the current construction contract. This decision supports a cost-effective path forward while reducing the risk of delays or additional expenses.
“Graham Infrastructure LP has completed the majority of the work to date and the Government of Yukon thanks the company for its contributions to this complex project.
“The remediation design will be completed in the coming months, after which the remaining construction will be re-tendered. This approach will help ensure a smooth transition to the next stage and position the project for successful completion.
“In the meantime, the existing Nisutlin Bay Bridge remains safe and fully operational and will continue to be maintained and monitored as work progresses toward completion of the new bridge.”
The move to end the construction contract follows the government’s decision last month to axe the project’s engineer of record. In April, the territory terminated its contract with WSP, with Benoit stating at the time that different expertise was required to move the project forward.
The engineer’s dismissal was linked to technical hurdles that surfaced last summer when soil conditions near the north and south abutments of the new bridge were found to be problematic. Benoit later confirmed there were issues with movement in the structure that necessitated a long-term remediation solution.
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