The City of Winnipeg will begin decommissioning the Arlington Bridge as early as June 1, 2026 [1].
The removal of the structure is necessary because the bridge is shuttered and deteriorating. This process allows the city to clear the site while a replacement is designed to ensure public safety and restore connectivity over the rail yards.
Work will start with the removal of the south portion of the bridge, which extends from Logan Avenue into the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) rail yard [1, 2]. The bridge originally opened in 1912 [3]. Due to its age and current state of decay, officials determined the structure was no longer safe for use [3, 4].
"We will start taking the Arlington Bridge apart in June 2026," the City of Winnipeg said [2].
The decommissioning process is expected to last approximately six months [1]. The project involves a phased removal of the century-old materials to avoid disrupting the active rail lines below.
"Crews will begin decommissioning the shuttered and deteriorating Arlington Bridge as soon as next week," a City of Winnipeg spokesperson said [4].
The city is currently managing the transition from the old structure to a modern alternative. A spokesperson for the city said, "We’re removing the old bridge and designing its replacement" [3].
“"We’re removing the old bridge and designing its replacement."”
The decommissioning of the Arlington Bridge marks the end of a century of service for a critical piece of Winnipeg's infrastructure. Because the bridge spans a major rail yard, the six-month removal window reflects the logistical complexity of coordinating municipal demolition with CPKC rail operations. The gap between the removal and the completion of a new design suggests a prolonged period of altered traffic patterns for residents near Logan Avenue.
