The Confederation Bridge Coordinates: 46°12′55″N, 63°44′45″W ; French: Pont de la Confédération) is a Bridge spanning the Abegweit Passage of Northumberland Strait, linking Prince Edward Island with mainland New Brunswick, Canada. It was commonly referred to as the "Fixed Link" by residents of Prince Edward Island prior to its official naming. Construction began in the fall of 1993, and continued for three and a half years, and cost $1 billion. The 12.9 km^[2] long Bridge opened on 31 May 1997.

The bridge is a two-lane highway toll Bridge that carries the Trans-Canada Highway between Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island (at Prince Edward Island Route 1) and Cape Jourimain, New Brunswick (at New Brunswick Route 16). It is a multi-span post-tensioned concrete box girder structure. Most of the curved bridge is 40 metres (132 feet) above water, and it contains a 60 metre (198 feet) high navigation span to permit ship traffic. the bridge rests on 62 piers, of which the 44 main piers are 250 metres (825 feet) apart. The bridge is 11 metres (36 feet) wide.

Tolls are paid only when exiting Prince Edward Island; the current toll rate is $40.50 for an automobile, with other rates for different types of vehicles. Pedestrians and cyclists are not permitted to cross; however, a shuttle service is available. The shuttle service was free of fares through 2005, then $4.00 per pedestrian or $8.00 per cyclist since January 1, 2006 have been charged only when exiting Prince Edward Island. The speed limit on The bridge is 80 km/h (50 mph).
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