Where Edmonton Magazine January/February 2018 | Page 54

Last  Look
BY M AT T HEW ST E PA N I C
After over a century of service, the original
Walterdale Bridge has been replaced with
this modern arch that makes for a stunning
addition to the city’s skyline. Though the
delayed construction project took over four
years to complete, it became a celebrated
piece of infrastructure when it opened to
drivers in mid-September. The original
bridge was named after John Walter, a
local entrepreneur who—among his many
businesses—operated a ferry near the
bridge’s current location. This bridge spans
the North Saskatchewan River, connecting
the intersection of Queen Elizabeth Park Rd.
and Walterdale Hill to the River Valley Rd.,
Rossdale Rd., and 105 St. intersection on
the north side.
Photo by Zuzana Benesova
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// JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018