Kouchibouguac River Bridge No. 1

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, (DTI) recently completed a new bridge to replace the Kouchibouguac River Bridge No. 1 in the community of Robichaud, located outside the Village of Cap-Pelé on Route 133.

On Sept. 20, 2019, the bridge was closed due to damage inflicted by Hurricane Dorian. Structural issues included the significant loss of concrete from the underside of the deck at critical areas which directly impact the strength of the bridge.

On Nov. 28, 2019 the provincial government signed a Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangement with the federal government, securing funding to complete the project.

DTI completed the installation of a temporary modular bridge in March of 2020 to maintain traffic flow.

The previous structure was built in 1963. Work on the new bridge began in 2022 and was later completed and opened to traffic on December 15, 2023.

Phase 1: Request for qualifications.
Status: Complete 

Phase 2: Request for proposal.
Status: Complete

Phase 3: Design phase.
Status: Complete

Phase 4: Work begins on replacing the Kouchibouguac River Bridge No. 1
Status: Complete