Designer selected for the Alexandra Bridge Replacement project

The consortium building the replacement of the Alexandra Bridge in Ottawa has selected AECOM as the lead designer for a major infrastructure initiative connecting Ottawa and Gatineau.

In partnership with Capital Crossing Constructors, a joint venture comprising Webuild Civil Works Inc., Samsung C&T Ontario 1 Inc., and Green Infrastructure Partners Inc., AECOM’s team will help advance the planning and design of the bridge replacement. Working closely with the Government of Canada, the team will develop a technical solution aligned with the government’s objectives for sustainability, resilience, constructability, and effective stakeholder engagement.

The project will replace the existing Alexandra Bridge with a modern crossing designed to support long-term mobility, connectivity, and accessibility for all users in the National Capital Region.

The existing bridge, now more than 120 years old, has reached the end of its service life, with construction of the replacement bridge expected to begin in 2028.

“Our selection for this landmark project reflects the strength of AECOM’s multidisciplinary capabilities and our collaborative approach to delivering complex infrastructure solutions,” said Richard Barrett, chief executive of AECOM’s Canada region. “As a Canadian team, we are proud to contribute to a transformative project in the nation’s capital that will support regional connectivity and create long-lasting value for communities on both sides of the Ottawa River.”

AECOM will provide a full range of integrated services during the project’s development phase, including environmental services, bridge architecture, structural and civil engineering, traffic management design, utility coordination, and public consultation support. The project will also be delivered using building information modeling (BIM) and fully digital project delivery tools.

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