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A bridge providing the only highway link between Eastern and Western Canada split in two Sunday afternoon, and is closed indefinitely as engineers examine the damage.
“We’re not sure exactly what the damage to the bridge is at this point,” Nipigon Mayor Richard Harvey said in an interview with The Canadian Press.
Northern Development and Mines Minister Michael Gravelle will get a first hand look at the Nipigon River bridge on Monday and get an update from engineers who are accessing the extent of the damage and how long it will take to repair.
As it stands now the only option for motorists driving across northern Ontario is to do so at the U.S. border with no alternate road routes north of the Trans-Canada.
Foot traffic can still use the bridge and if the damage means a lengthy closure, the municipality will look at alternatives to allow some vehicles to cross the river, he said.
UPDATE Road Closure: #Nipigon – Nipigon River Bridge is closed indefinitely in both directions for repairs ^jp
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