Omand’s Creek bridge closing for a week, detour available

The pedestrian bridge over Omand's Creek is flooded on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. (CTV News Photo Scott Andersson)

The bridge over Omand’s Creek will be closed for a week to both pedestrians and cyclists.

The city posted a temporary bridge closure notice, saying the bridge will be closed from Monday, Sept. 15 to Friday, Sept. 19.

In a media release, the city said the closure will allow workers to repair the bridge and embankments.

A detour route will be available through the park’s north entrance on Portage Avenue, during the work period.

In 2024, the city’s public works committee said the bridge is nearing the end of its lifespan and needs to be replaced. The bridge was built in 1981, and has been frequently closed due to flooding, according to a report to the city’s public works committee.

With files from CTV’s Charles Lefebvre