Bridge in Calgary named after Stu Hart opens for traffic

A bridge in Calgary has been named the Stu Hart Memorial Bridge and it opened to traffic on the eastbound lanes yesterday after construction started last year.

The bridge crosses the Elbow River and pays tribute to the popular Canadian professional wrestler and former Stampede Wrestling promoter.

Bret “Hit Man” Hart and other Hart family members attended the opening on Tuesday, with Bret cutting the ceremonial ribbon.

“It’s a special day for all of us,” Bret said. “We all love the fact that they named a bridge after my dad. Because that’s what he stood for — he stood for being strong. I think he would be truly honored and it would mean a lot to him.”

Devin Dreeshen, Alberta’s minister of transportation and economic corridors, said that naming the bridge after Stu Hart recognizes the incredible legacy he and his family built in Calgary.

“This bridge will serve as a lasting tribute to a family that has helped put Calgary on the map,” he said.

CTV News in Canada covered the opening of the bridge.