City proposes new tunnel to ease traffic at aging Arlington Bridge

The City is looking for public input on what to replace the Arlington Bridge with, now that it's been determined it can't be fixed.

They do plan on replacing the aging bridge, but city officials say that's only a short-term solution for traffic in the area. Another, second intervention will be needed.

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A city-conducted study has found a long-term solution could be widening the McPhillips Underpass or constructing a new tunnel that connects Sherbrook Street and McGregor Street.

They're askingWinnipeggersto come to a set of open houses later this month to give their input on the two options.

"We also want to hear public feedback regarding some of the pedestrian crossings, pedestrian uses, as well as bicycle use," said Point Douglas Coun. Mike Pagtakhan.

Pagtakhan said the cost is unknown at this point.

"Before we can determine that, we need a more detailed design. There is money for that," he said.

The first public consultation is on Sept. 17 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Health Sciences Centre's Wellness Marketplace.

The second is on Sept. 19 from noon until 4 p.m. at the North Centennial Recreation and Leisure Centre on Sinclair Street.

There's also a website at cprcrossing.winnipeg.ca that you can leaveyour comments at. Alternatively, people can call 311.

More meetings will be scheduled in the future, and this winter, the city will reveal which option it's choosing.