New steel arches lifted into place for Victoria Bridge reconstruction project

A small crowd gathered on Tuesday to watch two steel arches — each weighing 130 tonnes and spanning 90 metres wide — were lifted into place as part of the Victoria Bridge reconstruction project.

A small crowd gathered on Tuesday to watch two steel arches — each weighing 130 tonnes and spanning 90 metres wide — were lifted into place as part of the Victoria Bridge reconstruction project.

According to the City of London, new steel arches are being moved into place on Tuesday and Thursday for the Victoria Bridge replacement project, located on Ridout Street next to Thames Park.

Each arch is 90 metres in length and weighs more than 130 tonnes. In addition, a 650 tonne crawler crane has been secured for the project, “marking one of the largest lifts in the province this year.”

As this work gets underway, the city advises residents that there will be period closures of the temporary active transportation bridge and limited access to the project area.

Access to Thames Park will be maintained at the Wortley Street entrance.

For curious onlookers looking to get a glimpse at the project in action, a viewing area is being maintained at the north end of the project area, just south or Horton Street and west of Ridout Street.