It's carried them across the water many time and sing its song to them each time. However, like many things, its time has come to an end. The Lasalle Causeway Bridge is being demolished and dismantled this month and, to help mark the bridge's passing, a number of residents in Kingston have gathered to show their appreciation.
In 2012, with the help of musician Jared Coleman, the bridge sang Ode to Joy to customers passing over it. This rendition was recorded and shared on YouTube and has since gathered nearly 10,000 views (9,487 as of this writing). As their way to saying Thank You, residents of Kingston gathered on the Wolfe Island Ferry and sang their hearts out to the song of Ode to Joy while facing the bridge. Afterwards, they cheered and whooped and clapped to show their appreciation in a fond farewell.
One resident, Landon Bridges, said they'll forever be grateful for the bridge for being supportive of them during the times when they needed to cross the water. "Whether I've been driving, walking, or cycling across, the bridge has been there to support me. Sure it's had some tough times, but who hasn't? I just wanted to be here to show my appreciation for the bridge!"
Officials involved in the demolition of the bridge have stated that the demolition of the bridge will not involve explosives, but will instead be dismantled with a series of cranes. It is unknown what kind of bridge will ultimately replace this one, but one proposed idea involved a jump over "sharks with frickin' laser beams" as well as a new Celebrity Sports World entertainment complex. So far, no word on how much consideration this idea is being given.
As for the old bridge, current timeline estimates put the bridge dismantling to finish before July 1st to allow water passage of boats trapped in the harbour. A temporary bridge will be built while the replacement bridge plans are being considered.
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