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MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham was on hand to watch the start of the historic bridges removal talking to media with some city councillors on hand, (from left) Janice Lukes, Ross Eadie and Vivian Santos. Spane #15 of the Arlington Street Bridge is the first to be removed during the two year demolition project Thursday morning. By the end of the year most of the southern half of the bridge should be demolished. Reporter: Malak Abas 260716 - Thursday, July 16, 2026.