Nisutlin Bay Bridge Project
Learn about the Nisutlin Bay Bridge Project in Teslin.
What’s happening
The Nisutlin Bay Bridge in Teslin, a key gateway to Yukon, is nearing the end of its functional lifespan and we need to replace it.
Since 2019, the Government of Yukon, Village of Teslin and the Teslin Tlingit Council have been working together to construct a safer, more reliable, bridge in Teslin. This new bridge will:
- make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists to cross; and
- allow for increases in traffic.
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.
- An earthquake proof design.
The contract for this project has been awarded to Graham Infrastructure LP. Read the News Release.
Timing
Spring 2022
Contract award
Spring/summer 2022
Site preparation/Construction begins
Summer 2023 (current)
Construction continues
Fall 2025 to spring 2026
Decommissioning of the old bridge
Spring 2026
Construction completion
Environmental considerations
Environmental considerations play a key role in this project. We've been working with Teslin Tlingit Council to develop several environmental baseline studies.
The Nisutlin Bay Bridge, like any bridge in Canada, requires a fish offsetting plan before any work can be completed in the bay. The plan will later be reviewed and approved by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.
Fish offsetting plans conserve and protect fish, and improve and restore fish habitat.
We’ve heard and continue to hear from the community about their:
- environmental values;
- issues; and
- other concerns.
We’ll consider this feedback throughout the delivery of the project.
Get involved
Upcoming events
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our October 2021 open house! Read answers to the common questions we heard.
In May 2022, we had an open house in Teslin for the community to meet Graham Construction.
In October 2022, we had a community celebration to mark the first summer of construction. Thanks to everyone who came out.
Stay tuned for future events!
Local opportunities
Graham will be prioritizing hiring local contractors whenever possible. The brochure below provides a summary of the upcoming job opportunities. If you are interested in any of these positions, contact Graham at nisutlinbridge@graham.ca.
Stay updated
Check out our Nisutlin Bay Bridge Project facebook page to read our weekly updates.
Contact
For more information about the project, email hpw-info@yukon.ca.