Peterborough’s Warsaw swing bridge has finally reopened

Parks Canada announces Parkhill Road bridge has opened to vehicles and pedestrians as of August 14

After being closed since October 2020 and several construction-related delays, the Warsaw Road Swing Bridge on Parkhill Road in Peterborough reopened for vehicle and pedestrian traffic on August 14, 2021. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)
After being closed since October 2020 and several construction-related delays, the Warsaw Road Swing Bridge on Parkhill Road in Peterborough reopened for vehicle and pedestrian traffic on August 14, 2021. (Photo: Bruce Head / kawarthaNOW)

The Warsaw Road Swing Bridge on Parkhill Road has now reopened to vehicle and pedestrian traffic, Parks Canada announced on Saturday (August 14).

The bridge has been closed since October last year for a full replacement of the steel swing bridge structure, repairs to concrete abutments, and replacement of mechanical and electrical operating systems.

The project has also brought the bridge up to full highway loading.

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The reopening of the bridge, originally scheduled for May, was delayed several times due to various construction-related issues.

Parks Canada advises to expect short, intermittent delays while operational testing of the bridge is conducted.

With the reopening of the bridge, detour routes and sideroad closures implemented by the City of Peterborough will be lifted.