The federal government is alerting drivers, cyclists and pedestrians that the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge will be “fully closed for construction” starting Jan. 2 through until the start of spring.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) says the structure will be undergoing a $21 million major rehabilitation, which includes resurfacing of the bridge deck, expected to take until Mar. 20 to complete.
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“During these periods, signage will be in place to direct traffic to alternative routes.” the agency said in a release.
“PSPC encourages users to exercise caution when travelling and thanks them for their patience.”
The bridge, which opened in 1962, connects the Hamilton Harbour industrial region to international trade and commerce providing waterway navigation from Lake Erie to the Atlantic Ocean.
It carries four lanes of vehicular traffic across the canal.