Bridge Removal on Martineau River - Navigation Impact Review
Official title: Canadian Navigable Waters Act - Martineau River
Saskatchewan Highways wants to remove a bridge over the Martineau River in northern Saskatchewan. Transport Canada is asking if this will affect boat traffic. The bridge is near La Loche, about 600 km north of Saskatoon.
Why This Matters
Use the Martineau River for boating, fishing, or travel? This bridge removal could affect how you navigate the waterway. If you live in the La Loche area or use this river, your input matters.
What Could Change
If approved, the bridge will be removed from the Martineau River. This could improve navigation for boats that currently have to pass under or around the structure. Transport Canada may impose conditions on how the removal is done to protect the waterway.
Key Issues
- Will removing this bridge affect navigation on the Martineau River?
- Are there concerns about how the removal work will be conducted?
How to Participate
- Search for project registry number 13840 on the Common Project Search site and submit your comments online.
- Email your comments to tc.npppnr-ppnrpn.tc@tc.gc.ca with NPP File number 2003-600077 in the subject line.
- Mail written comments to Navigation Protection Program – Transport Canada, 344 Edmonton Street, Winnipeg MB R3C 0P6.