Quick Facts

• Highway 1 crosses the Jean Marie River at km 411.2, immediately south of the Highway 7 junction.
• The existing bridge is currently reduced to a single lane traffic with a reduced speed limit and requires replacement.
• The new bridge will be on the same alignment.
• The new bridge will be a single span steel girder bridge with a concrete deck.
• A detour will be constructed to accommodate traffic during construction.

Project Highlights

• Access for wide loads travelling on Highway 1 will be improved.
• Horizontal restrictions of the existing bridge will be removed.
• Higher clearance than the existing bridge will accommodate 100 year flood level.
• The GNWT is currently working to attain permits for the project and complete the tender package.