Walking Bridge will Connect Tekakwitha Island to Kahnawake

Access to Tekakwitha Island will soon be a lot easier and safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Ratitsénhaienhs Arnold Boyer, of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake,  says a new pre-fabricated structure will be installed adjacent to the vehicle bridge, early in 2026.

“This has been in the long process of being planned out since I was in council  we have talked about this,” Boyer said. “Actually, we have good news. The project is going ahead. It’s going to be rolled out in January. It’s gong to be a pre-fabricated structure that’s assembled on site, delivered, installed and ready to roll.”

The bridge will be 12 feet wide, which would enable three wheelchairs to cross at the same time.

The entire project is being fully funded by the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC), including design and construction coordination. All construction work will be tendered exclusively to Kahnawa’kehró:non. The construction is expected to take only a few months and be ready in time for the Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow Wow in July.