Overview
The Lameque Shippagan Bridge (L100) is the only land connection for Lamèque and Miscou Islands, serving a significant population and supporting critical services and the region’s fishing industry. Rehabilitation is ongoing. Design activities, including environmental approvals, property acquisition, and funding coordination, were started in spring/summer 2025. Engineering design will take at least 3 years to complete with construction expected to take 4–5 years.
Progress
| Phase | Status |
|---|---|
| 1 - Phase one has been completed. | Completed |
| 2 - Replace mechanical, electrical and control systems. Install power back-up and complete the recently added phase 4 steel repairs as both phases are being completed by the Contractor. | Installation to begin in September of 2025 after the seasonal lobster and crab fishing seasons end. Construction is anticipated to be completed by March 2026. |
| 3 - Phase three has been completed. | Completed |
| 4 - Steel work included in Phase 2 Contract | Ongoing |
| 5 - Concrete Repair to maintain bridge safety and current weight capacity by completing repairs to abutments, piers and girders. | Completed |
| Ongoing Concrete Repairs: Annual inspections will be conducted to assess significant concrete repair requirements, and a contract will be prepared to complete the necessary work during each construction season (2026-2030). | Ongoing |
| New Bridge Design (2025 – Ongoing): Plan for long-term bridge replacement while maintaining current structure. | The preliminary design phase is underway, including environmental and geotechnical field investigations, which will provide bases for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). |