The City of Thunder Bay and Confederation College celebrated the official grand opening of the McIntyre River Multi-Use Bridge today on-site with a ribbon cutting.

In 2017, the City was awarded $325,000 from the Ministry of Transportation’s Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Fund (OMCIP) for this project and the connecting trail.

“This is a very exciting event for us. This multi-use bridge will make it safer for those walking or biking, as it is separated from the car and bus traffic,” said Mayor Bill Mauro. “It is not only a beautiful addition, but also an essential component of the multi-use trail system in the City of Thunder Bay.”

“The City’s new pedestrian bridge is a welcome addition for our College community and the general public to access while on campus,” said Confederation College President Kathleen Lynch. “As a community hub, we are pleased to be a part of connecting both sides of our City through the completion of this work to update the multi-use trail system. We are proud that the bridge will further support sustainable transportation and active lifestyles, while enabling visitors to enjoy the many beautiful trails on campus.”

This McIntyre River Multi-Use Bridge is a major river crossing for north-south travel. The bridge is used by Confederation College students as well as the general public as they pass through the College campus.

 

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Contact:       Amanda Nason, Communications Officer – City of Thunder Bay, 474-4810

                      Vince Ponka, Media & Communications Officer – Confederation College, 475-6137