Studies and reports: Alexandra Bridge replacement
This page provides access to key studies, reports and documents related to the Alexandra Bridge replacement project.
Documents available online
2017 life cycle cost analysis: Executive summary
The 2017 life cycle cost analysis compared options for maintaining versus replacing the bridge. Key finding: replacement is more cost-effective and less disruptive to the public.
Alexandra Bridge Planning and Design Principles
The Alexandra Bridge Planning and Design Principles (PDF) outline the vision and 6 guiding principles for the new bridge.
Consultation 1a: Public consultation report held from October to December 2020
The Consultation 1a (PDF) provides the results of the consultation on design guidelines, potential impacts and mitigation strategies.
Consultation 1b: Public consultation report held from November to December 2021
The Consultation 1b (PDF) provides the results of the consultation and presents the revised design guidelines and project updates.
2022 Initial project description
The initial project description has been approved by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada.
Alexandra Bridge Replacement Performance Criteria for Bridge Design
This document presents the criteria (PDF) that will be used to evaluate conceptual designs and the final design.
2023 Notice of Impact Assessment Decision With Reasons
The project is subject to the federal Impact Assessment Act. In March 2023, the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada decided that an impact assessment was not required.
2023 Detailed project description
The detailed project description has been approved by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada.
Consultation 2: Public consultation report held in October 2024
Consultation 2 (PDF) provides a summary of the feedback received on the 3 pre-selected design concepts.
Consultation 3: Public Participation Round 3 Report held from June to July 2025
The Public Participation Round 3 Report summarizes the feedback on the refined reference design. It emphasizes accessibility, sustainability and integration with the surrounding landscape. To guide the final design and planning stages, the third round incorporates input from Indigenous communities, advisory groups and the public.
Reports available upon request
To obtain a copy of any document listed in this section, contact Real Property Services. The document will be emailed to you, or instructions will be provided on how to retrieve an electronic version of the document within a week.
As some of these documents were developed for internal purposes, they may not exist in both official languages. A translation of unilingual documents can be provided upon request. The timeframe to receive a translation will vary, depending on the size and technical complexity of the document.
Some sections of the reports have been redacted as they contain information that’s notably personal, commercially sensitive or related to security.
2010 Heritage Assessment
This report evaluates cultural heritage value and integrity. Available in English and French.
2017 Life Cycle Cost Analysis and Replacement Study for the Alexandra Bridge
The purpose of the study was to assist in the decision to rehabilitate the existing structure or to replace it with a new contemporary structure, a replacement “in kind” or a signature structure. Available in English and French.
2017 Comprehensive Detailed Inspection Report
The report presents the findings of a detailed inspection of:
- an underwater inspection
- a thermal movement study
- a limited non-destructive testing program
Available in English and French.
2017 Traffic Impact Study
The report forecasts traffic impacts from lane closures during construction. Available in English and French.
2018 KPMG Infrastructure Asset Management & Asset Condition Risk Assessment
This report presents an asset condition-based risk assessment focused on health and safety. Available in English and French.
2020 Comprehensive Detailed Inspection Report
The report presents the findings of a full inspection of all bridge components. Available in English and French.
2022 Feasibility Study for Maintaining the Structure
This study looked at different ways to keep the Alexandra Bridge in use for another 75 years. It examined the options, risks and impacts of maintaining the bridge. Key finding: keeping the existing bridge is not possible, no matter how it might be used in the future, whether for vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists or public transit. Available in English and French.
2022 Special Inspection Report
This report presents the findings of a focused inspection of select components of the bridge. Available in English and French.
Heritage Recording
This is an inventory of photographic documentation of the bridge’s current state.
Heritage Impact Analysis
This report explains the heritage significance and preservation strategies for the new design.