For immediate release
Gatineau, Quebec, May 29, 2009 – Public Works and Government Services Canada wishes to advise all motorists that one lane of the Des Allumettes Bridge in Pembroke will be closed from 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 4. The schedule may change due to weather conditions.
One lane will remain open to traffic at all times and two directions of traffic flow will be maintained. To ensure safe passage for vehicles, traffic will be controlled using traffic lights on each approach to the bridge.
This lane closure is necessary to conduct general maintenance on the bridge.
Public Works and Government Services Canada apologizes for any inconvenience this lane closure may cause.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Media Relations Unit
Public Works and Government Services Canada
819-956-2315
