The James A. Gifford Causeway in Bridgenorth will reopen to traffic just in time for the Thanksgiving long weekend.
Peterborough County announced on Friday (October 6) that emergency repairs on the causeway have been completed, with one lift of asphalt applied to the roadway. The causeway will reopen to traffic at 12 p.m. on Friday, although there will be intermittent lane closures.
The James A. Gifford Causeway, Peterborough County’s busiest stretch of road, was closed a week ago because of “a significant safety risk to the travelling public” that required “urgent unforeseen repairs.”
While those repairs have been completed, the county says additional work is still required to complete the remaining construction components associated with previously planned rehabilitation of the causeway. While that work is underway until mid-November, lane closures and traffic flagging will be in place.
“With high traffic volumes, it’s important to note that continued delays will occur,” states a media release from Peterborough County. “Motorists should expect delays and adjust their travel schedule accordingly.”
“Peterborough County would like to thank the community for its understanding and patience during this emergency closure and the ongoing construction rehabilitation.”
