Town assessing Finlayson Island bridge
The Town of Battleford has identified the south-side of the Finlayson Island bridge that accommodates vehicle traffic as a priority for upgrades.
Mayor Ames Leslie discussed plans for an engineering study of the aging structure during the State of the City and Town Address on Tuesday.
Leslie said the town received a presentation from its engineer at council’s last meeting saying an in-depth study needs to be done to assess its state, and whether or not it can handle the eight-tonne approved maximum weight restriction rating in place.
Leslie said it’s been identified that the bridge is deteriorating faster than the town had anticipated.