Strandherd Armstrong Bridge Cameras Ready to Roll
I am pleased to announce the installation and activation of cameras at the site of the Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge. The cameras have been installed as part of the construction process and will enable residents to closely follow the progress of the construction of the bridge from the comforts and safety of their own home.
I have received significant interest from residents in Ottawa to follow the progress of the bridge and now they can watch it move forward live.
Residents will be able to view live images of the on-site construction from two camera angles on the east and west sides of the Rideau River. Images will be updated every few minutes as progress on the bridge continues.
The website is now live and residents will be able to access the website by clicking the "LIVE FEED" icon at the top left of my website.
Given the construction safety concerns, there are limited opportunities for residents to watch the bridge take shape and I would encourage residents to tune in via the internet.The cameras will also be of assistance to local schools who may want to follow the progress of the bridge should they wish to learn more about the projects unique engineering.
The Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge will span 143 metres across the Rideau River and connect residents of Riverside South and Barrhaven. This link will alleviate critical pressure on the existing bridges at Hunt Club Road and Bridge Street (Manotick) and will support improved transit and transportation in the South Ottawa Urban Community. The bridge will significantly cut down travel times between the two communities and will make schools, emergency services, recreational facilities, and businesses much more accessible. Funded equally by all three levels of government, the bridge is expected to be in service by 2012.
