For immediate release

HAMILTON, Ontario, December 30, 2016 – Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to advise all users of closures on the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge from January 3 to 14, 2017.

The bridge is scheduled to be closed overnight to vehicular and pedestrian traffic during the following periods:

• from Tuesday, January 3, at 8 pm to Wednesday, January 4, at 5 am
• from Wednesday, January 4, at 8 pm to Thursday, January 5, at 5 am
• from Thursday, January 5, at 8 pm to Friday, January 6, at 5 am
• from Friday, January 6, at 8 pm to Saturday, January 7, at 5 am
• from Monday, January 9, at 8 pm to Tuesday, January 10, at 5 am
• from Tuesday, January 10, at 8 pm to Wednesday, January 11, at 5 am
• from Wednesday, January 11, at 8 pm to Thursday, January 12, at 5 am
• from Thursday, January 12, at 8 pm to Friday, January 13, at 5 am
• from Friday, January 13, at 8 pm to Saturday, January 14, at 5 am

Please note that rush hour and marine traffic will not be affected.

This schedule may change because of weather conditions or logistical requirements. PSPC will publish notices regarding any schedule changes.   

The closures are required as part of the project to replace the bridge’s controls, drives and cables. The replacement of key components of the bridge’s lift system will extend its serviceable life, meeting the needs of both marine and vehicular traffic in the area. 

Safety is a top priority for PSPC during this project, and the Department thanks users for their patience.

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For inquiries related to the project, contact:

David Pochylko
Regional Manager, Professional and Technical Services, Real Property
416-512-5977

Media inquiries should be directed to:

Media Relations
Ontario Region, PSPC
416-512-5550

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