Construction of Berens River Bridge begins, completion expected in 2028 – ReNew Canada

February 24, 2026

The Government of Ontario, in partnership with the Whitefeather Forest Community Resource Management Authority, Pikangikum First Nation and the Government of Canada, has begun construction on a new permanent bridge across the Berens River that will provide year-round access to Pikangikum First Nation and eliminate the need for a winter road river crossing for other remote First Nations communities north of Red Lake.

“Working in partnership with the federal government and the Whitefeather Forest Community Resource Management Authority, our government is investing in critical infrastructure to build a better transportation network that will improve safety and unlock economic opportunities for communities in the North,” said the Honourable George Pirie, Ontario Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth. “Breaking ground on this bridge marks an important step toward delivering reliable access for remote communities, creating good-paying jobs and building a stronger, more resilient North.”

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