The first section of the century-old Arlington Bridge was removed and slid aside in Winnipeg on July 16, 2026—one of several sections expected to come down this year.
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Arlington Bridge The Arlington Bridge's south portion was removed on July 26, 2026. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Arlington Bridge The Arlington Bridge's south portion was removed on July 26, 2026. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
An aerial view of Winnipeg's Arlington Bridge An aerial view of Winnipeg's Arlington Bridge, which spans the Canadian Pacific Kansas City freight rail yards, is seen on July 16, 2026. A section of the bridge, visible on the left, was removed Thursday — the first of five sections scheduled for removal this year. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Arlington Bridge The south portion of the Arlington Bridge, detached from the structure, is pictured in Winnipeg, Man., on July 16, 2026. The bridge was built over a century ago. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Arlington Bridge A section of the Arlington Bridge is pictured suspended on containers and a platform moments after being removed from the structure. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Arlington Bridge A section of the Arlington Bridge is pictured suspended on containers and a platform moments after being removed from the structure. The bridge was decommissioned in 2023 after it began deteriorating at an accelerated rate. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Arlington Bridge The south portion of the Arlington Bridge is pictured being slid to the side on July 16, 2026. (Jeff Keele/CTV News Winnipeg)
Arlington Bridge A section of the Arlington Bridge is pictured suspended on containers and a platform moments after being removed from the structure. The bridge was decommissioned in 2023 after it began deteriorating at an accelerated rate. (Jeff Keele/CTV News Winnipeg)
Arlington Bridge A section of the Arlington Bridge is pictured suspended on containers and a platform moments after being removed from the structure. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Arlington Bridge A section of the Arlington Bridge is pictured suspended on containers and a platform moments after being removed from the structure. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Arlington Bridge Mayor Scott Gillingham (centre) speaks to media alongside council colleagues during the removal of the first section of the Arlington Bridge on July 16, 2026. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
