Closures scheduled for Five Span Bridge in Pakenham as restoration work begins
Lanark County has announced that rehabilitation work on the historic Five Span Bridge in Pakenham will begin later this month, with daily bridge closures starting Monday, July 28, 2025 and continuing into October.
According to a release from the township of Mississippi Mills, the project, contracted to KB Civil Constructors Inc., involves substructure upgrades, including the removal and repouring of existing concrete pier jackets and repointing deteriorated masonry joints on the bridge piers.
To allow for safe and efficient site access throughout the process, daily closures will be in effect during the following daytime hours:
- Monday to Thursday: From half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset
- Friday: From half an hour before sunrise until noon
The bridge will remain open overnight, on weekends, and during upcoming statutory holidays, including:
- Civic Holiday – Monday, August 4
- Labour Day – Monday, September 1
- Thanksgiving – Monday, October 13
Motorists and local residents are advised to plan ahead and to follow the signed detour route that will direct drivers via Galetta Side Road, Upper Dwyer Hill Road, and Kinburn Side Road.
For updates and more details, visit lanarkcounty.ca or contact the County’s Public Works Department.