Louise Bridge closure extended for additional repairs

Friday, May 30, 2025, 6:21 pm

City officials have confirmed that the historic Louise Bridge will remain closed until the end of July due to unexpected corrosion requiring further repairs. Commuters must now endure prolonged detours as engineers work on this aging structure—proof that even venerable relics sometimes need a bit more than a cursory touch-up.

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globalnews.ca / Louise Bridge closure extended until end of July as additional repairs needed

The Louise Bridge will now be closed until the end of July after uncovered corrosion was found that must be fixed.

winnipegfreepress.com / Corrosion closes Louise Bridge until July but not ‘an Arlington scenario’

The aging Louise Bridge will remain closed for several more weeks. The city says the 115-year-old structure will be shut down until the end of July. But unlike another prominent […]

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