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City of Ottawa, Ontario – Southeast Transitway Bridge over Rideau River

EQS Seismic Isolation Bearing | RJ Watson Inc.
EQS Seismic Isolation Bearing | RJ Watson Inc.

Project Description

The Southeast Transitway Bridge over the Rideau River was originally constructed to carry bus traffic and was rehabilitated to carry only light rail traffic. It is a 3-span, 145′ long bridge. 20 EQS Seismic Isolation Bearings were installed in May 2016.

Project Team:

Owner: City of Ottawa

Designer: MMM Group (WSP Sells)

Design Build Team: Rideau Transit Group

Bearings: RJ Watson Inc.

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