WINNIPEG – The Government of Manitoba is investing $48.6 million into a bridge crossing named after Louis Reil, the province’s first premier.
The major structure rehabilitation contract for the Louis Riel Bridge on Provincial Road (PR) 305 in St. Agathe began in August and includes major foundation works and construction of a new bridge riding surface, a release said.
The new surface will be wider than the existing with two 3.7-metre travel lanes with 1.8-metre shoulders, plus a 2.7-metre-wide pedestrian pathway, the release added.
“The rehabilitation of the Louis Riel Bridge is an important project for our community and the region. This bridge serves as a critical link for residents, businesses and agricultural operations, and its modernization will ensure safe and efficient travel for all,” Richot Mayor Chris Ewen said in statement.
The rehabilitation work will be completed in stages with both scheduled to be completed by September 2026 and all work scheduled for completion later in the fall and winter of 2026.
The Louis Riel bridge was originally built in 1959.
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