City preps site for Walterdale Bridge construction

City crews began clearing trees on the bottom ofWalterdale Hill Thursdayto prepare for the construction of access roads needed to replace the 100-year-oldbridge.

The city will also close river valley trails near theWalterdale Bridge on Monday.

Trails will remain closed with detours in place for pedestrians and cyclists until construction is completed in late 2015.

Construction will also includeroadway work such as re-aligning WalterdaleHill Road and Queen Elizabeth Park Road and adding multi-use trail connections.

The city is building a $130-million signature one-span arch bridge to replace the aging Walterdale.