The closure date for the Third Street bridge in Chatham has been pushed back a week.

The municipality confirmed today that due to COVID-19 related challenges, the closure date moves from Monday April 26th to Monday May 3rd. It s not expected to impact the spring 2022 completion date.

So commencing May 3rd the bridge will be closed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Detours will be posted to direct traffic around the site which will include the Lacroix and Fifth Street Bridges.