[Lift bridge fully opened to allow all marine traffic to pass safely]
For immediate release
HAMILTON, Ontario, April 20, 2012 – At 1:30 p.m. on April 20, the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge was fully raised to allow the safe passage of marine traffic. The bridge will remain in the raised position until further notice. The bridge remains closed to all road traffic until necessary repairs have been made.
As the situation is assessed, updates will be posted.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION RELATED TO THE BRIDGE’S OPERATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Dan Joyce
Public Works and Government Services Canada
416-512-5962
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Meeta Bhimani
Manager, Communications, Ontario Region
416-512-5650
Media Relations Unit
Public Works and Government Services Canada
819-956-2315
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