The Forks’ rail bridge (@THEFORKSWINNIPEG / INSTAGRAM)
WINNIPEG — The Forks has initiated the removal of the counterweight from its rail bridge, marking the first phase of an extensive repair project.
The bridge, closed since June 2023, serves as a vital route to Niizhoziibean and The Forks site, with no confirmed timeline for reopening.
“It’s a really disappointing situation and we totally empathize with visitors’ and commuters’ frustration,” officials with The Forks said in a statement earlier this year.
During construction, the public is advised to use alternate routes. Artist Mike Valcourt‘s mural, formerly on the counterweight, will be recreated inside The Forks Market.
Those interested in supporting repairs of the historic rail bridge can make a donation to The Forks Foundation.
