Jubilee overpass to close

Miz point wrote:Water is wasted via leaks in aqueducts, leaks in urban piping systems.....even something as simple as replacing that one washer in a household tap can alleviate waste issues. Remember, it is you who ultimately pays in the end regarding "leaks" and such.

I mention the latest Nat Geo issue simply because I found many of the numbers astounding to say the least with regards to how infrastructure repair or updating aqueducts can alleviate the waste of a resource that we are going to see become affected in our lifetime using glacial melt as an example.

Jubilee Overpass to open Sunday

The Jubilee Overpass is set to open after five months of repairs.

Earlier this week, the project manager for the city said further delays would likely keep the busy overpass, which connects Pembina Highway to Jubilee Avenue, from opening until Oct. 9.

But on Friday, the city issued a press release stating the bridge and all roadways linked to it will re-open to traffic in the afternoon of Oct 3. Riverside Drive will also re-open that same day.

The $8.5 million rehabilitation project, which began May 2, was undertaken to enhance safety and repair deterioration to the 41-year-old structure. The work is expected to extend its lifespan by up to 50 years.

Work included removing the top surface of the original deck and installing a new concrete deck overlay. Pier bearings were replaced and a new concrete safety guard rail was erected.

As well, the roadway was realigned east of the overpass deck, where it now splits into two left turn lanes that empty onto eastbound Jubilee Avenue.

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