Ferguson Avenue Bridge

thistleclub · #1 Posted: **Jul 24, 2008, 5:19 PM**

Government of Canada and City of Hamilton to officially open Ferguson Avenue Bridge

HAMILTON, ON – July 24, 2008 – Officials from the City of Hamilton and the Government of Canada will officially open the new Ferguson Avenue Bridge tomorrow. The event marks the completion of this construction project that will enhance local vehicular, cyclist and pedestrian access across the Canadian National Railway tracks from Barton Street East to Simcoe Street East. Hamilton’s green fleet of vehicles will be the first to cross the new bridge. The road and bridge will also open to traffic following the event.

WHEN: Friday, July 25th, 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Ferguson Avenue Bridge (Barton St. and Ferguson Ave. entrance)
WHO: David Sweet, MP for Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Westdale; Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of Hamilton; Gerry Davis, Senior Director of Capital Planning & Implementation, Public Works Department

matt602 · #2 Posted: **Jul 24, 2008, 8:07 PM**

Would be nice if an HSR shuttle could be set up in the future to take advantage of this extension.

mishap · #3 Posted: **Jul 25, 2008, 5:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by matt602

Would be nice if an HSR shuttle could be set up in the future to take advantage of this extension.

That's not a bad idea. When there are major events at Bayfront/Pier 4 parks, the shuttle could steer well clear of James St, and would be able to move a lot more people per hour. Can the bridge handle the weight of an artic, though? That's about 10 tons per axle.

matt602 · #4 Posted: **Jul 25, 2008, 7:39 PM**

I would assume so. It's built to handle regular vehicular traffic as well as bicycle and pedestrian traffic.

raisethehammer · #5 Posted: **Jul 25, 2008, 9:26 PM**

the bridge is definitely safe for buses and trucks.

adam · #6 Posted: **Jul 28, 2008, 7:44 PM**

Few shots from the top taken this afternoon..
They were watering the trees from the truck you can see in the 1st pic

SteelTown · #7 Posted: **Jul 28, 2008, 7:48 PM**

They've certainly done a great job.

Need more sod and it's done, shouldn't be hard for the sod with all the rain lately.

DC83 · #8 Posted: **Jul 28, 2008, 7:57 PM**

Wow. Looks fantastic! I'm going to blade down here after work and check it out! Thanks, Adam!

LikeHamilton · #9 Posted: **Jul 29, 2008, 5:14 AM**

From the side. Taken 27 July, 2008

DC83 · #10 Posted: **Jul 29, 2008, 12:40 PM**

Wow I have to say, the new bldgs @ the General really break up the old, tired red red brick skyline in this area. That one curved bldg is awesome!

Great views from this brigde!!

raisethehammer · #11 Posted: **Jul 29, 2008, 12:57 PM**

yea, someone should post some pics from the top of the bridge looking towards the general, downtown and escarpment. The view is awesome.

LikeHamilton · #12 Posted: **Jul 29, 2008, 4:31 PM**

The new buildings at the General. All I have.

adam · #13 Posted: **Jul 31, 2008, 1:06 PM**

Ferguson Bridge with new Cardiac Centre in construction phase peaking through underneath - taken July 30th