The popular Hog's Back Swing Bridge will be closed starting May 17 at 8 p.m to all traffic including pedestrians, cyclists and motor vehicles for further maintenance on the structure's closing system.
The National Capital Commission (NCC) says the bridge will re-open on Thursday, May 17th at 9 p.m.
CLOSURE | The Hog's Back Swing Bridge is closed for further maintenance.
— National Capital Commission (@NCC_CCN) May 16, 2022
📅 May 17 at 8pm until May 19 at 9pm
⚠All users should exercise caution and obey signage on site.
Details: https://t.co/E5Q2I79ipv #otttraffic #ottwalk #ottbike pic.twitter.com/I30qMT4bu2
"During the closure, travellers will not be able to use Hog’s Back Road to cross the river and canal," the NCC says. "A detour will be in place for motor vehicles. Pedestrians and cyclists will be able to use the lock gate crossing during the closure. This crossing is not universally accessible, therefore strollers and bicycles will need to be lifted for three steps."
River Ward Coun. Riley Brockington in a tweet says, "the road will be closed between Colonel By Drive and Prince of Wales, allowing for local traffic at the Rideau Canoe Club and apartment tower".
The @NCC_CCN will close the Hog's Back swing bridge as of 8pm, Tuesday May 17 to 9pm, Thursday May 19.
— Riley Brockington (@RiverWardRiley) May 16, 2022
Hog's Back Road will be closed btwn Col By & Prince of Wales, allowing for local traffic at the Rideau Canoe Club & apartment tower
Peds & cyclists are to use the lock bridge.
The NCC is urging users of the bridge to exercise caution and respect working crews and equipment during the closure, also asking residents to please obey signage and flag persons at the site.
The bridge has been closed for extended periods since the summer of 2019 for construction and other issues.
The most recent closures were in July and November of 2021.
