Five Span Bridge Project Update – August 14, 2025

Lanark County has advised that the next bridge closure for the Five Span Bridge rehabilitation project is anticipated on Tuesday, August 19.

The bridge may be closed periodically until October 2025 as needed to facilitate work. Watch for updates on advanced digital signage and Lanark County’s social media for future planned closure dates.

For a live feed of bridge work: www.lanarkcounty.ca/5arches.

Road closure schedule

If the bridge is closed during construction, it will only be closed within the following schedule:

• Monday – Thursday: Half-hour before sunrise to half-hour before sunset
• Friday: Half-hour before sunrise to noon

The bridge will remain open overnight and on weekends/holidays. 

Detour information

A detour route with directional signage will be displayed while the bridge closures are in place, along with digital message boards notifying the public when closures are in effect. 

Planned detour route: Galetta Side Road, Upper Dwyer Hill Road and Kinburn Side Road.

About the project

KB Civil Constructors Inc. has been contracted by Lanark County for the project. Work for 2025 is focused on the substructure and includes:

• Removal and repouring of existing concrete pier jackets
• Repointing masonry joints on bridge piers

Read more: Lanark County Council Awards Tender for Five Span Bridge Rehabilitation in Pakenham.

The historic Five Span Bridge was built in 1901.

For more information

Visit www.lanarkcounty.ca/5arches. Questions or concerns can be directed to Lanark County Public Works – 613-267-1353.