Closure of Winnipeg's Louise Bridge extended after new defects discovered
Century-old bridge has been closed since May 23, city says repairs will take longer than expected
A century-old bridge connecting Winnipeg's Point Douglas and Elmwood neighbourhoods will remain closed for longer than orginally expected.
The Louise Bridge closure has been extended because of newly discovered issues that will require additional time to fix, the city said in a news release Friday evening.
The bridge had been closed since May 23 for annual inspection and maintenance. The inspection found corrosion that required repairs the city initially expected to wrap up by the end of July.
The city said it anticipates the bridge will reopen in early September. It said it will provide updates as needed on its lane closures map.
The bridge is still open to pedestrians and cyclists. The city said it may reduce access at times to accommodate specific work.