Red River Floodway, Flood bypass in Winnipeg, Canada
The Red River Floodway extends 47 kilometers along the eastern edge of Winnipeg, directing excess water around the city during high water periods.
The floodway construction, completed in 1968, represented the second largest earth-moving project worldwide after the Panama Canal, requiring 76.5 million cubic meters of excavation.
The floodway gained recognition as a National Historic Civil Engineering Site, demonstrating Canadian expertise in managing natural water systems through infrastructure.
The structure diverts water flow rates up to 4,000 cubic meters per second through a system of inlet gates that automatically activate during flooding events.
The 2010 expansion increased the channel capacity to handle a once-in-700-year flood event, preventing over 40 billion dollars in potential water damage.
Location: Winnipeg
Location: Ritchot
Location: Springfield
Location: East St. Paul
Location: St. Clements
GPS coordinates: 50.09000,-96.93408
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56
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