Next closure of Five Span Bridge scheduled for Sept. 22 as rehabilitation continues

Lanark County has announced the next scheduled closure of the Five Span Bridge in Pakenham will take place the morning of Monday, Sept. 22 as crews continue rehabilitation work on the structure.

The historic bridge, also known as the Five Arches, may be closed periodically until October 2025 to allow construction to proceed. Closures will continue to follow a set schedule:

• Monday to Thursday from half an hour before sunrise until half an hour after sunset
• Fridays from half an hour before sunrise until noon.

According to Lanark County, the bridge will remain open overnight, on weekends and on holidays. A detour route will be in place during bridge closures via Galetta Side Road, Upper Dwyer Hill Road and Kinburn Side Road.

Residents are being advised to track the progress of the project through a live camera feed and timelapse posted on the county’s website.

For more information, residents can contact Lanark County Public Works at 613-267-1353 or roads@lanarkcounty.ca.