Fort Edmonton Footbridge

The Fort Edmonton Footbridge is a pedestrian bridge that crosses the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Led by CH2M Hill and designed by HFKS Architects, it is the city's first suspension bridge.[2][3][4] The bridge is located southwest of Fort Edmonton Park and connects to the existing multi-use trail system with the new park land on the west side of the river. It officially opened on June 18, 2011.[5]

Fort Edmonton Footbridge
Coordinates53°29′43″N 113°35′26″W / 53.49528°N 113.59056°W / 53.49528; -113.59056
CarriesPedestrians and bicycles
CrossesNorth Saskatchewan River
LocaleEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Official nameFort Edmonton Footbridge
Maintained byCity of Edmonton
Characteristics
DesignSuspension bridge
MaterialConcrete
Total length246 m (807 ft)
Width5 m (16 ft)
Longest span138 m (453 ft)[1]
No. of spans3
Piers in water2
History
DesignerHFKS Architects
Engineering design byCH2M Hill
Construction startAugust 2008
Construction endNovember 2010
OpenedJune 18, 2011
Location
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References

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  1. ^ Flakstad, Nordahl (October 12, 2010). "Fort Edmonton footbridge is rare sight in Prairies". Canadian Consulting Engineer. Business Information Group. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
  2. ^ Staples, David (August 17, 2011). "Beautiful bridge for a smart city". Edmonton Journal. Canada.com. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
  3. ^ "Fort Edmonton Park footbridge now open". CBC News. November 17, 2010. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
  4. ^ Herzog, Lawrence (October 7, 2010). "Edmonton's new suspension bridge". Real Estate Weekly. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
  5. ^ "Fort Edmonton Footbridge Project". City of Edmonton. Archived from the original on May 2, 2012. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
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Preceded by Bridge across the
North Saskatchewan River
Succeeded by