For immediate release

GATINEAU, Quebec, December 20, 2016 – Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise motorists that the Alexandra Bridge will be closed from December 21, 2016, at 7 pm to December 22, 2016, at 6 am because of steel repairs.

No vehicular traffic will be permitted on the bridge. The boardwalk will remain open, but pedestrians and cyclists should expect a width reduction for short periods of time during this work. Cyclists will be asked to walk their bike when travelling through the reduced portion. Pedestrians and cyclists will have to exercise caution while using the boardwalk.

The schedule may change because of weather conditions.

PSPC encourages users to exercise caution when travelling in the construction zone and thanks them for their patience.

For more information, consult the web page about construction updates and lane closures on the Alexandra Bridge.

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INFORMATION:

Real Property
Public Services and Procurement Canada
TPSGC.Biensimmobiliers-RealProperty.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

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