Ottawa Construction News staff writer
Three teams have been shortlisted for Ottawa’s Alexandra Bridge replacement project, the federal government announced earlier this month.
They are:
Epoch Pathway Ontario-Québec Partners
- Flatiron Dragados Canada Inc.
- EBC Inc.
- Construction Demathieu & Bard Inc.
- Hatch Ltd.
- Carlos Fernandez Casado S.L.
- Peter Kiewit Sons ULC
Peter Kiewit Sons ULC
- Kiewit Engineering Group Canada ULC
- WSP Canada Inc.
- International Bridge Technologies Canada Inc.
- Heritage Link Group
Janin Atlas Inc.
- Dodin Quebec Inc.
- COWI North America Ltd.
- Stantec Consulting Ltd.
“This is an important milestone in the Alexandra Bridge replacement project and underscores the Government of Canada’s commitment to expedite nation-building projects that will connect and transform our country,” said Joël Lightbound, minister of public services and procurement.
The shortlist follows a Request for Qualifications issued in October 2024. The selected teams will now be invited to submit formal proposals in October 2025. The successful proponent will partner with the federal integrated project team to finalize the bridge design, deconstruct the existing structure, and construct the new span.
A planning and design contract is expected to be awarded in winter 2026, followed by the construction and deconstruction contract in 2027. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2028, with the new bridge expected to be open to the public by 2032.
The National Capital Commission recently released the updated preferred design concept for the new bridge, incorporating feedback from public consultations.
Originally opened in 1901, the Alexandra Bridge has exceeded its intended lifespan and requires replacement. The new bridge will be delivered using a progressive design-build model, which allows for earlier collaboration between designers and builders—aiming to improve delivery timelines, control costs, and enhance overall quality.