01/07/2026
For our patients travelling from the East Side of town - please be aware.
BRIDGE CLOSURE 🚧| The City of Port Colborne is advising residents and motorists of an extended closure of the Clarence Street Bridge (Bridge 21) to allow for structural steel rehabilitation work, being completed by the St. Lawrence Seaway.
🛣 A full road closure in both directions will be in effect from January 10 to March 14, 2026, followed by additional daily closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 17, 18, and 19. Construction equipment will be operating 24/7, and increased noise may be experienced during the construction period.
🔁 Traffic Detours
Traffic will be detoured to Bridge 19 and Bridge 19A, with signage in place to guide motorists.
🚶 Pedestrian access will be limited, with both sidewalks closed from January 10 to January 20 and again from approximately March 5 to March 14. From January 20 to March 5, one sidewalk will remain open at a time, alternating between the north and south sides depending on construction activities.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as this important work is completed.
Read more: https://www.portcolborne.ca/en/news/extended-clarence-street-bridge-closure-from-january-to-march-2026.aspx