Nisutlin Bay Bridge Project

The Nisutlin Bay Bridge in Teslin, a key gateway to Yukon, was built in 1953 and is nearing the end of its lifespan.

The Government of Yukon, Village of Teslin and the Teslin Tlingit Council have been working together to design and construct a safer, more reliable, bridge in Teslin. 

In 2022, construction for a new bridge began. It is expected to open to traffic in Fall 2025.

The new bridge will:

• be wider and have better sightlines;
• be designed to accommodate modern traffic, including larger vehicles; and
• be safer for pedestrians and cyclists to cross.

The new bridge will also be easier and more cost efficient to maintain. 

Some of the bridge features include: 

• A pedestrian walkway both across the bridge and underneath. 
• LED lights 11 metres tall that will line the bridge, illuminating the bridge pathway and both traffic lanes.
• A snowmobile bench.

The contract for this project was awarded to Graham Infrastructure LP in May 2022. Read the News Release.

Spring 2022

Contract award, design finalized

 Summer - Fall 2022

Site preparation, construction begins

Summer - Fall 2023 

Construction continues

Summer - Fall 2024

Construction of a temporary trestle bridge

Construction of girders, piers and abutments

Construction of fish offsetting areas

Fall 2025

Bridge open to traffic

Spring 2026

Decommissioning of the old bridge

Project completion 

From the outset, environmental protection has been a major component of this project.

As part of our commitment, we’re using sonar technology to monitor fish populations and migrations. This ensures that our construction work doesn’t disrupt local wildlife.

This initiative, in partnership with the Teslin Tlingit Council, supports researchers in monitoring Chinook salmon as they pass through the Nisutlin River Delta National Wildlife Area.

This area is a key part of the migration route for Chinook salmon returning to the Nisutlin and Wolf rivers and their tributaries.

By using sonar technology, we’re closely monitoring salmon migration numbers to make sure the fish can reach their spawning grounds while we build a new bridge in Nisutlin Bay.

An Environmental Technical Working Group meets every two weeks, composed of representatives from the Teslin Tlingit Council, the Yukon government and Graham Infrastructure Ltd.

Learn fun facts about the Nisutlin Bay Bridge project 

Curious about how many piers or abutments the new bridge has? Or what’s involved in our fish monitoring program? Click here to discover some fun facts about the Nisutlin Bay Bridge project!

Local opportunities

Graham Infrastructure LP will be prioritizing hiring local contractors whenever possible. If you are interested in any available positions, contact Graham at [email protected]. 

Stay updated

Check out the Nisutlin Bay Bridge Project Facebook page to read regular updates. 

• Tlingit art to be featured on new Nisutlin Bay Bridge
• Statement from the Minister of Highways and Public Works on the Nisutlin Bay Bridge replacement project
• Ground breaking celebration for the Nisutlin Bay Bridge replacement project
• Contract awarded to replace Nisutlin Bay Bridge

For more information about the project, email [email protected].