Waaban Crossing
Waaban Crossing | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 44°15′32″N 76°28′18″W / 44.258762°N 76.471801°W |
| Crosses | Cataraqui River |
| Locale | Kingston, Ontario, Canada |
| Begins | John Counter Boulevard |
| Ends | Gore Road |
| Other name(s) | Third Crossing |
| Owner | City of Kingston |
| Website | thirdcrossing |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 1.2 km (0.75 mi) |
| No. of lanes | 2 |
| History | |
| Architect | Hatch |
| Constructed by | Kiewit Construction |
| Construction cost | $180 million |
| Opened | December 13, 2022 |
| Location | |
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The Waaban Crossing (known as the Third Crossing bridge during development) is a 1.2-kilometre crossing of the Cataraqui River in Kingston, Ontario, linking John Counter Boulevard on the western side of the river with Gore Road on the eastern side. Built at a cost of $180 million, the bridge was funded by equal contributions from the city, provincial, and federal governments.[1] The bridge opened to the public on December 13, 2022.[2]
See also
[edit]- La Salle Causeway – another crossing of the Cataraqui River
References
[edit]- ^ Strickland, Aryn (December 14, 2022). "Kingston's Waaban Crossing bridge opens to traffic". Global News. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
- ^ Taekema, Dan (December 13, 2022). "3rd crossing over Cataraqui River connects Kingston after decades of waiting". CBC News. Retrieved April 16, 2023.