CIBC SQUARE - Pedestrian Bridges
Part of the CIBC SQUARE development, the Union Station and Yonge Street Pedestrian Bridges enhance Toronto’s PATH network and improve access between Scotiabank Arena, Union Station, and nearby residential buildings.
The Union Pedestrian Bridge spans the Bay Street right-of-way adjacent to 141 Bay Street, linking the site to Union Station.
The Yonge Street Pedestrian Bridge is an enclosed corridor over Yonge Street, linking the site to the condominium building located at 1 The Esplanade. These pedestrian bridges offer a convenient path between the tower and nearby buildings and provide the public with spectacular views of the bustling streets below.
CIBC SQUARE and its pedestrian bridges represent the city’s commitment to innovation, connectivity, and the seamless integration of modern design into the urban landscape.
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- Yonge Bridge First Segment: 38 tons
- Yonge Bridge Second Segment: 34 tons
- Yonge Bridge Third Segment: 62 tons
- 7-meter transparent glass bridge (Yonge Street Pedestrian Bridge)
Walters supplied and installed approximately 650 tons of structural steel for these two pedestrian bridges, in addition to the Scotiabank Arena Pedestrian Bridge.
Walters Group delivered the Union Station Pedestrian Bridge as a single 220-ton girder, transported by barge from Hamilton to Toronto. For the Yonge Street pedestrian bridge, Walters Group fabricated this structure in three segments weighing 38, 34, and 62 tons.
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Transporting and installing the bridge girders was challenging due to their length and weight, especially in a tight urban setting where transporting a fully assembled bridge could pose difficulties.
Union Station Pedestrian Bridge
To offload and transport the girder onto 141 Bay Street, the team constructed an engineered ramp at Queens. Pinnacle Logistics and Western Mechanical Electrical Millwright Services Ltd., a heavy transport company, handled the transportation logistics, and the entire trip took six days.
Due to the use of thick steel plates and AESS 4 architectural requirements, the Walters Group team carefully planned welding and fabrication to manage the forces within the box girder while also achieving the high-quality finish. The girder was placed in a temporary greenhouse for painting before being transported and installed.
Yonge Street Pedestrian Bridge
Building over Yonge Street created significant logistical constraints. The bridge was fabricated in three segments to allow transport through downtown Toronto and installed during coordinated road closures.
With minimal on-site storage, each segment was delivered and erected within narrow time windows. Walters worked closely with the City of Toronto, EllisDon, and transportation authorities to coordinate permits, road closures, and crane operations. Temporary shoring was installed in advance to support erection, with the first two girders installed in a single operation and the final segment placed two weeks later.
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