Gabriel Dumont Park pedestrian bridge repairs delayed

Repairs to the wooden pedestrian bridge that provides access to Gabriel Dumont Park from Saskatchewan Crescent West have been delayed due to longer than expected shipping times for necessary structural components. The components are expected to arrive the end of May and the repair work will be completed soon after. The bridge is estimated to open approximately June 7, barring any additional unforeseen delays. 

On April 11, the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in Gabriel Dumont Park and found the walkway structure in flames. Following the bridge assessment, the building engineer concluded that the fire had concentrated at the east end of the bridge. Fortunately, the fire did not significantly affect the bridge's structural capacity, and the assessment concluded the walkway bridge does not need to be replaced. Repairs to the bridge include replacement of approximately 7.5m of floorboards, railings -- including posts -- and the centre wood stringer.  

Pedestrians are asked to avoid the area and follow signage directing them to use an alternate route until the walkway is reopened.