Community Update: Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge

January 22, 2025 – BOBCAYGEON, ON – In November of last year, Parks Canada released an update advising that work was beginning on the installation of the permanent end lifts for the Bobcaygeon Swing Bridge. These vertical end lifts are critical in ensuring the bridge seals tightly to the abutments during swings.

We are now moving forward with the next stage in this project, which will involve a full road closure from Monday, February 3, to Wednesday, February 12th, to facilitate the permanent installation of these components.

We are working closely with the community to ensure that the bridge will be open for Bobcaygeon’s Annual Frost Fest, which is scheduled to take place from Friday, February 14th, to Monday, February 17th.

Following Frost Fest, another short closure may be required to complete the work. The last steps in the project will include the final commissioning of the bridge in the early spring when warmer temperatures allow.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Bobcaygeon community for their patience and understanding during this time. We remain committed to minimizing disruptions while ensuring the safety and functionality of this vital transportation link.

Parks Canada is leading this important infrastructure work to ensure safe navigation and transportation routes by improving waterway and highway assets located within national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas, including along the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site.