Federal Bridge Corporation Awards Contract For Seaway International Bridge Corridor Improvements

FBCL PRESS RELEASE – OTTAWA, April 26,2018 – The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (FBCL) is pleased to announce that the Cornwall Island Roadway Reconstruction (Contract 5) has been awarded to Cornwall Gravel Company Limited, a local Cornwall contractor. The design of the roadway reconstruction was based on the Environmental Assessment completed by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA), which included several community consultations. The scope of the project consists of reconstruction of the International Road with buried drainage system, addition of turning lanes to local businesses and residents, construction of a local service road, installation of new roadway lighting and of a new set of traffic lights at the main intersection, as well as repaving of the recreation area. The contractor has started the fence removal and tree survey work. Most of the construction will be carried out from the middle of May to end of November. The Federal Bridge Corporation appreciates the community’s patience during the construction work.

For more information: André Girard, Communications The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (613) 703-9836 x 121 (Cornwall) (613) 366-5074 x 121 (Ottawa) www.federalbridge.ca