Work continues in 2026 on structural rehabilitation work on the Historic Rail Bridge. Last year, the giant concrete counterweight was taken down. Now, we're finishing that project with the removal of the steel structure that held that counterweight.
This important work is vital to make the bridge safe again. Pieces of concrete had begun to break away and fall from the counterweight, which led to the closure of the bridge in 2023. The removal of the concrete and steel around that counterweight has been completed.
The Forks Foundation is currently raising funds to reopen the bridge. You can read more about that project here.
PUBLIC NOTICE
INVITATION TO COMMENT ON Historic Rail Bridge repair work
Transport Canada’s Navigation Protection Program administers the Canadian Navigable Waters Act.
In accordance with requirements of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act, The Forks Renewal Corporation hereby gives notice that an application has been submitted to the Minister of Transport for the following works.
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How to send comments:
Comments about the potential effect of this work must be received within 30 days of this posting.
We invite you to submit comments online through the Common Project Search site at: Common Project Search (https://common-project-search.canada.ca/). To do so, enter the registry number indicated above in the search box, and follow the instructions. Alternatively, comments can be mailed or emailed to:
Navigation Protection Program – Transport Canada
344 Edmonton Street
Winnipeg MB
R3C 0P6
NPP File number: 1915-600003
Note:
- Comments will only be considered if they are in writing (electronic or mail) and received by the deadline. Transport Canada’s Navigation Protection Program may communicate with you to obtain additional information on your comments.
- Transport Canada does not publish comments submitted through the Common Project Search site or mailed to the Navigation Protection Program (see Common Project Search - Navigation Protection Program Registry). However, comments submitted online or by mail are considered public record. As such, they are subject to the Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act and are accessible through access to information and privacy (ATIP) requests. This means the information you provide should not contain confidential or sensitive information since it could be disclosed (see Make an access to information or personal information request).
Posted at Winnipeg, Manitoba on 06 24, 2026.
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