Construction of the George McIlraith Bridge was completed in 1965. The bridge crosses the Rideau River and links Alta Vista on the right (east) and Old Ottawa South on the left (west). Two major Ottawa roadways are connected by the bridge – Smyth Road in Alta Vista and Main Street in Old Ottawa South.
In the above picture, which is looking north, all of the buildings (apartments and condos) on the east side of the river are on Riverside Drive which roughly follows the Rideau River in this part of Ottawa. The George McIlraith Bridge is an important artery for vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
George McIlraith was a Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister.
Bridges of Ottawa 