Rehabilitation of the Trail 54 bridge

Located in Gatineau Park, Trail 54 bridge provides access to the Lusk Lake Shelter for users and maintenance vehicles. The steel structure supporting the bridge is in good condition. However, its wooden deck and abutments are showing significant signs of decay due to rot. Intervention is required to ensure the integrity of the bridge. The bridge requires major repair work in 2023 to keep the pathway open to the public and maintenance personnel.

 

No tree cutting is planned to complete the work. The work will take place during the low risk period for fish and fish habitat. The NCC will request a letter of advice from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to complete the work near the creek. The site will be rehabilitated following the work.

 

Construction is scheduled to begin mid-summer 2023, with completion in the fall of 2023.

 

Objectives:

  • Ensure continuity of access to Trail 54;
  • Maintain the bridge in a safe condition for all users, contractors and NCC staff; and
  • Reduce the need for temporary maintenance and repairs.

 

The construction phases include:

  • Closure of Trail 54 and installation of required signage;
  • Mobilization of the contractor at the edge of the bridge;
  • Dismantling the existing bridge;
  • Correction work on the abutments;
  • Construction of the bridge deck;
  • Construction of bridge railings;
  • Re-vegetation and seeding of banks as required; and
  • Site restoration, including trail approaches.

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Latest update

April 20th, 2023 – The public comment period on the project is closed. The National Capital Commission is considering comments received to help inform its determination on whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document Number Document Title File Date
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination - Start of Public Comment Period - March 21, 2023

Contacts

National Capital Commission
Environmental Assessment
40 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5A8
Email: IA-EI@ncc-ccn.ca


  • Location

    • Trail 54 Bridge (Ontario)
  • Nature of Activity

    • Bridges
  • Assessment Status

    In progress
  • Start Date

    2023-03-21
  • Proponent

    National Capital Commission
  • Authorities

    • National Capital Commission
  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands
  • Reference Number

    84428
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This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

 

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