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BRASS POINT SWING AND FIXED BRIDGES - EXTENSION

SEELEY’S BAY, ONTARIO - November 24, 2023 – Parks Canada would like to advise the public that the closure at the Brass Point Swing and Fixed Bridges, originally scheduled from November 6-24, 2023, is being extended through Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. The extension is required to raise and shim the swing bridge’s center support as well as the completion of bridge balancing, decking and site clean-up. The bridges will remain closed to vehicles and pedestrians, and detours will remain in place for the extension of the closure.

This historically significant bridge is the last remaining bridge of its kind (multi-span with a swing bridge) on the Rideau Canal. Originally built in 1887, the wooden spans were replaced with steel spans in 1903, and new cribbing was installed in 1978. Since then, the bridges have faithfully served the community and the boating public but are now in need of repair to ensure continued safe operation.

Parks Canada would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding while we undertake this important work.