Earlier this year the topic of a re-constructed Daly Overpass re-emerged in the news locally where it was learned that the project is still very much on the radar as an eventual solution to bottleneck issues experienced on 18th street in Brandon.
As the relevant parties continued through the planning process that will eventually lead to construction, itâs been learned that a preferred bridge design has since been chosen with a round of stakeholder meetings having been underway this month to communicate that preferred design.
Via a document published online as part of those stakeholder meetings by Landmark Planning and Design, the preferred design involves a full four lane double bridge that would involve separate bridge decks over shared piers. The new structure would curve to the East allowing for the existing bridge to be used during whatâs said to be a quicker and more cost-efficient construction in comparison to other options presented. The preferred option is also described as necessitating the least amount of commercial and residential land acquisition.
Also of interest, the preferred design includes a new and separate pedestrian and cycle bridge to the East of the new would-be vehicle structure.
Following meetings said to be underway at the time of the document's posting its said that a more detailed design will be prepared in anticipation of tendering and construction. It's un-clear how or if the recent change in Provincial election date may effect that process in the short-term. At the time of the report earlier this year it was said that construction was expected to take place beginning next year. According to the most recent information construction is anticipated to begin in Spring of 2021.
The full document can be seen via the page currently setup for the project at this link, with page 13 of the June 2019 document for download containing a more detailed diagram outlining key points on the preferred design.
An ongoing discussion has been taking place on eBrandon relating to the Daly Overpass and its eventually replacement. To review that feedback and chime in with your own you can check out the attached discussion thread.