How deep is the water under the Confederation Bridge?
It is the longest bridge over ice-covered waters in the world. The bridge rests on gravity foundation footings on bedrock up to 35 metres in depth. The main bridge components were produced at the 150-acre Staging Facility in Borden-Carleton.
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Long before the construction of the Confederation Bridge between New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island to the north, swimmers sought to swim across the Northumberland Strait. The first crossing is credited to Evelyn Henry on 15 July 1951.
Due to safety concerns, pedestrians and cyclists are not permitted on the Confederation Bridge. To accommodate these users, Bridge personnel operate a shuttle service from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.