Homer Bridge, Vertical lift bridge on Welland Canal, Ontario, Canada.
Homer Bridge is a vertical lift bridge spanning the Welland Canal in Ontario, connecting Queenston Road to Niagara Regional Road 81. It uses a movable deck truss system that raises to allow cargo vessels to pass underneath.
The bridge was constructed in 1958 as part of major infrastructure developments along the Welland Canal. It replaced earlier crossing points and became a key link in connecting the two sides of the canal.
The bridge serves as a gathering spot where people watch large cargo ships and tankers navigate through the canal's locks and passages. It offers a front-row view of the busy maritime traffic that flows between the Great Lakes.
The bridge is accessible to both vehicles and pedestrians, with good viewing angles from the canal banks. During closures of nearby skyways, traffic increases here, so allow extra time if crossing by car.
The bridge was engineered by Waddell & Harrington and features vertical lift sections that raise to allow ships through while keeping road traffic flowing. This design allows traffic on both sides to coexist without long interruptions.
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