Section of Queensway closing this weekend

The Harmer Ave. pedestrian bridge over the 417 in Ottawa is seen in this undated photo.

A section of the Queensway will be closed this weekend.

The City of Ottawa says the Queensway will be closed in both directions between Bronson Avenue and Carling Avenue from 6 p.m. Saturday to 11 a.m. on Sunday.

The closure is required for the demolition and removal of the Harmer Avenue Pedestrian Bridge. The current Harmer Avenue Pedestrian Bridge is at the end of its lifecycle. It will be demolished and replaced with a new bridge.  The $13 million project is expected to wrap up in 2020.

Commuters are advised to find an alternate route, use OC Transpo or other forms of transportation to get around the city Saturday night and Sunday morning.

The city is recommending the following detours:

Westbound detour

Eastbound detour