Adàwe Crossing

_ (via City of Ottawa) _ Adàwe crossing, the new pedestrian and cycling bridge spanning the Rideau River between Donald Street and Somerset Street East, will be closed on Saturday, February 13 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for the installation of a public art piece that is an integral part of the bridge design. ...

Adàwe crossing, a pedestrian and cycling bridge spanning the Rideau River between Donald Street and Somerset Street East, opened today during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Jim Watson,Rideau-Vanier Councillor Mathieu Fleury, Rideau-Rockcliffe Councillor Tobi Nussbaum and community members.  “The new crossing connects the communities of Overbrook and Vanier with Sandy Hill and downtown and was completed six months ahead of schedule,” said Mayor Jim Watson. ...