Post Street bridge in Ottawa to remain closed for at least 1 year

Failure of the bridge deck not repairable, replacement is necessary

The Post Street bridge just north of Prairie Street in Ottawa will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian use for the next year, while city officials sort out details of its replacement. (Charlie Ellerbrock)

July 14, 2024 at 4:31 pm CDT

The bridge on Post Street between Bellevue Avenue and Prairie Street in Ottawa will remain closed to all vehicle and pedestrian use.

Replacement of the bridge is the city’s only option because of extensive failure of the bridge deck that is not repairable. City officials estimated that the closure will be in effect for a minimum of a year, allowing time to establish project funding, the review of pending designs, plan approvals and construction.