Lanark County photo of the 5 Arch bridge in Packenham
The 5-Arches Bridge rehabilitation is set to resume next month as the focus now turns to the top half of the bridge.
The first phase of the bridge rehabilitation was completed last summer, involved in-water work that included the replacement of the concrete jackets safeguarding the pier bases, and repointing of the piers.
Director of Public Works Sean Derouin outlined what’s in store for 2026.
Derouin said that will mean an all-summer closure.
The work is set to run May through August and is expected to finish under budget after awarding the $1.6 million contract to Bonnechere Excavating.
Bonnechere Excavating has worked with Lanark County before, in 2021 when they rehabilitated the Bolton Creek and Maberly Bridges in Maberly.
Detours will be set up and a public information session is being held April 16th at the Pakenham Library.
Story by Grant Deme
