Confederation Bridge
The Confederation Bridge is a 2-lane bridge in Canada that connects the provinces of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. It is part of the Trans Canada Highway and is 12.9 kilometers long.[1]
About
The Confederation Bridge was built from October 1993 to May 1997 and cost $1.3 billion. The bridge was officially opened on May 31, 1997.[2]
Tolling
As of January 1, 2020, the toll for motorcycles is $19.25, $48.50 for two-axle cars, $4.50 for pedestrians, $9 for cyclist. Pedestrians and cyclist that cross the bridge are required to board a shuttle.[3]
Confederation Bridge Media
Heading northbound with Prince Edward Island in view
The bridge viewed from Prince Edward Island
Bridge segment on display.
Diagram of the major parts of the bridge.
The bridge from ground level on the New Brunswick side
Pont de la confédération
References
- ↑ https://study.com/academy/lesson/confederation-bridge-history-type-facts.html
- ↑ Dubreuil, Brian (December 9, 2016). Confederation Bridge. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/confederation-bridge. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ↑ Tolls & Fees for Confederation Bridge. 2020-01-01. https://www.confederationbridge.com/tolls-fees. Retrieved 2020-09-07.
