Parks Canada is performing some spring maintenance on the Old Sly’s Swing Bridge today and tomorrow in Smiths Falls.
It’s closed until three today, then nine to three tomorrow. Detours are posted.
The bridge will be closed to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic while the work is carried out.
The detours are expected to cause some minor delays around the bridge.
Having said all that, it means that boating season is right around the corner. The Rideau Canal Corridor opens on the May Long Weekend with shoulder season hours.
Lockmasters will be at their stations starting May 17th.