Waaban Crossing
Coordinates44°15′32″N 76°28′18″W / 44.258762°N 76.471801°W / 44.258762; -76.471801
CrossesCataraqui River
LocaleKingston, Ontario, Canada
BeginsJohn Counter Boulevard
EndsGore Road
Other name(s)Third Crossing
OwnerCity of Kingston
Websitethirdcrossing.cityofkingston.ca
Characteristics
Total length1.2 km (0.75 mi)
No. of lanes2
History
ArchitectHatch
Constructed byKiewit Construction
Construction cost$180 million
OpenedDecember 13, 2022 (2022-12-13)
Location

The Waaban Crossing (known as the Third Crossing bridge during development) is a 1.2-kilometre crossing of the Cataraqui River in Kingston, Ontario. 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

References

  1. Strickland, Aryn (December 14, 2022). "Kingston's Waaban Crossing bridge opens to traffic". Global News. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  2. Taekema, Dan (December 13, 2022). "3rd crossing over Cataraqui River connects Kingston after decades of waiting". CBC News. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
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