For immediate release
GATINEAU, QUEBEC, Thursday, October 28, 2010 - Public Works and Government Services Canada wishes to advise the public that the closure of the east sidewalk that was scheduled for this week on the Macdonald-Cartier Bridge will be postponed. The closure will now take place from 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 1st, until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 5.
Pedestrians and cyclists are to use the west sidewalk to cross the bridge.
This closure is necessary to conduct general maintenance on the bridge.
The schedule may change due to inclement weather.
Public Works and Government Services Canada apologizes for any inconvenience this work may cause.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Ottawa-Gatineau Area Federal Bridges – Lane Closures
http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/medias-media/media-index-eng.html
Media Relations Unit
Public Works and Government Services Canada
819-956-2315
