Miramichi police report 450 traffic collisions this year following the Centennial Bridge closure, creating citywide gridlock and resource delays.
New Brunswick will reimburse Miramichi up to $4.9 million over three years to offset costs from the Centennial Bridge rehabilitation project closures.
Miramichi will receive up to $4.9M from New Brunswick to offset mitigation costs caused by multi-year Centennial Bridge closures through Dec. 1, 2028.
Centennial Bridge deck replacement work in Miramichi remains on schedule for a Dec. 1 reopening, according to Transportation Minister Chuck Chiasson.