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After nearly 20 years of planning and construction, including two collapses causing 89 deaths, the Quebec Bridge opens to traffic.
The Quebec Bridge, after two fatal collapses, finally opens to traffic following nearly two decades of construction.
After nearly two decades of planning and construction, the Quebec Bridge finally opened to traffic on December 3, 1919. The project endured two catastrophic collapses in 1907 and 1916, resulting in 89 fatalities and extensive redesign efforts. When completed, the bridge boasted the longest cantilever span in the world at that time. It served as a critical link across the Saint Lawrence River, connecting Quebec City and Lévis. Engineers incorporated lessons learned from the collapses to strengthen the structure. The bridge remains a landmark of Canadian engineering and perseverance.
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Quebec Bridge