Starting August 19, the Peace Bridge will undergo scheduled minor maintenance work. This work will include warranty items from previous railing repair work and also abutment wall maintenance at both ends of the bridge. Additionally, we will be selectively replacing a few cosmetic elements within the canopy structure. By consolidating these activities into a single maintenance window, we aim to minimize the impact on Calgarians and visitors.

To reduce inconvenience, all maintenance will take place without any daytime bridge closures. Walking and wheeling access to the bridge will remain fully open throughout the project, except for approximately five overnight closures between August 26 and August 30. On these dates, the bridge will be temporarily closed to public access from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., and alternate routes will be provided for overnight users.

The entire maintenance project is expected to take approximately one month, with completion anticipated by the end of September. We will continue to update the community as the work progresses.

We thank all Calgarians and visitors for their patience during this maintenance period.

The total estimated investment for this project is $175,000.

The Peace Bridge, which originally opened to the public on March 24, 2012, has, over the past decade, become an iconic landmark for both Calgarians and tourists. During the summer months, it draws approximately 9,000 visitors daily who walk and wheel across the bridge.

In July 2022, 70 of the 100 glass railing panels on the bridge were vandalized. Since then, steady progress has been made to develop a repair solution that preserves the bridge's original design while incorporating materials that are more resistant to vandalism and easier to maintain over time.

Working collaboratively with Santiago Calatrava Architects and Engineers, along with a local architectural firm, the City replaced the glass railing panels with steel tension cables. This solution helped to maintain the bridge's original design while also reducing ongoing maintenance costs.

By November 2023, the Peace Bridge was fully reopened to the public after a period of partial closure for construction.

Now, after a year of operation with the repaired railings, their performance and enhanced durability have proven to be highly successful.