Don’t be watching that live cam for updates on the 5 Span Bridge in Pakenham quite yet!
The contractor has advised Lanark County that closures to facilitate work on the 5-Arches Bridge are not likely to begin this week (the week of July 28).
When closures do begin, they will be taking place until work is completed in October as follows: Monday to Thursday, An Half-hour before sunrise to half-hour before sunset. Friday: Half-hour before sunrise to Noon.
The bridge will remain open overnight and on weekends and holidays.
A signed detour route will be in effect during the daily closures. The planned detour route is to use Galetta Side Road, Upper Dwyer Hill Road and Kinburn Side Road.
Digital message board signs will be in place to notify everyone of when closures are in effect.
Updates and information about the construction can be found at www.lanarkcounty.ca/5arches
By Rick Stow