Tuesday is deadline day for those interested in setting up shop on the Esplanade Riel.

The city put the site out for expressions of interest to see what ideas come forward from the business community.

Chez Sophie shut down recently after operating for only two years.

Parking and winter weather have hindered business at that location.

Some councilors have said they’d be open to offering incentives to help a business survive on the bridge.

CTV asked the city for the number of submissions received to date. The city didn't provide an exact number late Tuesday but said they received "numerous" submissions.