Replacement of the St. Paul Street West Canadian National Railway bridge in St. Catharines is now expected by the end of the construction season — a year ahead of schedule.

“As the saying goes, many hands make the load light and, in this case, the load was heavy and needed a number of hands,” transportation services director Frank Tassone told Niagara Region’s public works committee Tuesday.

“Staff were tasked with a clear goal of expediting the project as much as possible, to limit disruption to our residents and businesses. I’m pleased to report that all indications point to a full completion of the project at the end of this season.”

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