Winnipeg, MB - Citizens are reminded that the reconstruction of the St. James Street Bridge over Omand's Creek will begin this Sunday, January 5, 2014. As of 3:00 p.m. Sunday, St. James Street will be closed to traffic for 3.5 months where the bridge will be reconstructed.
During the road closure period, transit routes in the area will be rerouted. St. James Street from Dublin Avenue to Bangor Avenue will be shut down.
In May and June, 2014, the approach roadways in the vicinity of the bridge will be renewed and one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained.
An information session to provide the public with details of the project was held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at the St. Thomas Anglican Church.
For more information on the St. James Street Bridge reconstruction project, please visit City of Winnipeg - St James Street Omand’s Creek Bridge or contact 311.