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CTV News
6 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Louise Bridge closure extended until end of July
A Winnipeg bridge will now remain closed to motorists until the end of July. The Louise Bridge, which connects Point Douglas to Elmwood, was closed on May 23 for its annual inspection and maintenance. CTV News previously reported it was supposed to reopen on Sunday. However, according to a Friday news release, the city said corrosion discovered during the inspection must be fixed before the bridge can reopen. The city anticipates that work won't be completed until late July. The Louise Bridge will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists while repairs are being done; however, the city notes access could be blocked off from time to time to allow work to proceed. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes like the Disraeli Bridge or Provencher Bridge over the next two months and allow for additional time.
CTV News
28-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Closure of Louise Bridge extended
A Winnipeg bridge will remain closed longer than originally planned, according to the city. The Louise Bridge shut down on Friday and was expected to open yesterday. However, the bridge is still closed, and information on the city's website notes it will stay closed until June 1. A spokesperson for the city said during a bridge inspection crews found 'some accelerated corrosion.' 'We are inspecting additional locations this week and developing a plan to repair the affected areas. Repairs to signals at the south end of the bridge are also underway and will be completed this week during the bridge closure,' they said. The closure impacts both directions of the bridge as well as the west and east side sidewalks.
CBS News
28-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Pittsburgh's Herron Avenue Bridge temporarily closed following inspection
Pittsburgh's Herron Avenue Bridge has been temporarily closed following an inspection. Inspection consultants have deemed the bridge to be structurally "deficient," according to a detour alert from Pittsburgh Regional Transit. The bridge was closed at 8 a.m. Wednesday until further notice. "Following emergent findings from the City's bridge inspection consultant and PennDOT, we are moving quickly to close the Herron Avenue Bridge in the interest of public safety," said Zack Workman, P.E., Acting Chief Engineer. "Barricades and 'Bridge Closed' signage will be in place starting Wednesday. A designated detour route will guide motorists via the Bloomfield Bridge." The Department of Mobility and Infrastructure is currently in the preliminary engineering phase of a full bridge rehabilitation, which is set to begin in 2028. DOMI, PennDOT, and the inspection team will explore other options for a safe and earlier reopening. "Since the start of my administration, I've had to make the tough call to close bridges more than once—but I've never regretted putting public safety first," said Mayor Ed Gainey. "Proactive steps like this are how we ensure our infrastructure remains safe for every Pittsburgher." For southbound traffic, a detour route will utilize Liberty Avenue to the Bloomfield Bridge to Bigelow Boulevard. City of Pittsburgh / Department of Mobility and Infrastructure A northbound detour will utilize Bigelow Boulevard to the Bloomfield Bridge to Liberty Avenue. City of Pittsburgh / Department of Mobility and Infrastructure The closure will impact the North Side, Oakland, and South Side (Route 54). The inbound and outbound stops at the Herron busway station will be discontinued.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Ozark bridge closes after flood damage
OZARK, Mo. — Drivers in Ozark are finding themselves with detours to take after a bridge closed because of flood damage. The Riverside Bridge goes over the Finley River north of downtown Ozark. Over the weekend it saw floodwaters high enough to cover the Riverside Road, causing damage to it. One man who lives just south of the bridge tells Ozarks First the closure will make trips to Springfield longer for not just him but anyone in his neighborhood. 'We usually take this way to go to Springfield and uptown to get out of town easier. But now we're going to have to drive down there around the park,' says Chris McMannama Another man who lives right next to the river and bridge says his property was so flooded he evacuated his family in a canoe. 'We had to canoe out of our house,' says Michael Bloom. 'I pulled the dogs and all of our animals out by canoe.' Bloom also says after the water levels fell he knew the road was damaged and would need attention. 'The water had so much momentum as it crossed the road. That's what caused the ripple. It's literally disgusting how much damage was done just to the road right there. Not just the entrance to my driveway, the entire road,' says Bloom. The water levels of Finley have fallen greatly since yesterday. One woman who also lives near the riverside bridge says she has seen the damage up close, and some drivers are ignoring the closure warnings. 'It is actually very dangerous and they need to listen to the barrier and the special road district,' says Amy Acker. The damage will take at least two weeks to fix according to the city. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Braintree water main burst is complex, engineers say
Motorists have been told there is no timescale for reopening a busy bridge that has been closed because of a burst water Water said it was told of the issue in Broad Road, Braintree, in Essex, on Thursday bridge is situated at the busy junction of Broad Road, Convent Hill and Bradford Street.A spokesperson at Anglian Water said the work to repair the mains pipe was more "complex" because of the location. Complaints and photos of the bridge have been shared on social media following the resident John Parish said: "Getting to town will be a headache as one will have to try and get round the awful bypass or get through Bocking village, so another environmental surge for pollution sitting in traffic jams."An Anglian Water spokesperson said its teams were working hard on site."Given the complexities of the repair, we're not yet able to confirm a timeline for reopening the road," they said."However, we will complete the work as quickly and as safely as possible."Thank you for your patience and understanding while we get things back to how they were." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
