Highways and Public Works
Department Overview
Takhini River Bridge Rehabilitation Work
Highways and Public Works completed the project on August 22, 2009.
Klondike Highway #2 - km 196
Work Completed During 2009
- Localized surface repair and localized structural repair of the concrete substructure
- Localized surface repair and localized structural repair of the concrete deck
- Concrete build-up at bearing shelves of both piers and abutments
- Application of a surface coating to the concrete substructure
- Modification of the bearings for seismic loading
- Installation of steel bearing covers in order to protect the bearings
- Sealing of vertical cracks at the abutments
- Cleaning and partial painting of portion of the structural steel
Objectives Achieved
The work completed
- provides a smoother ride on the deck,
- extendes the lifespan of the bridge, and
- increases travellers safety in case of an earthquake.
Pictures and Descriptions of the Work
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Contact Us - Transportation Engineering
Government of Yukon
Department of Highways and Public Works
Box 2703 (W-13)
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6
Canada
Phone: (867) 667-8820
Toll free in Yukon: 1-800-661-0408 - local 8820
Fax: (867) 393-6447
Email: highways@gov.yk.ca