Lanark County
Media Release
For immediate release
March 31, 2022

From April 11 through December 2022, motorists can expect lane reductions on the Rideau Ferry Bridge during its rehabilitation.

Dalcon Constructors Limited have been contracted by Lanark County and the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville to rehabilitate the jointly owned Rideau Ferry Bridge, located on County Road 1, 6 kilometres north of Hwy. 15.

Work includes the replacement of the concrete curbs and steel railings, as well as installation of a new concrete wearing surface.

To facilitate the bridge improvement work, traffic will be reduced to one 3.6-metre lane, using temporary traffic signals and temporary concrete barriers to protect the workers. Traffic delays should be expected.

Due to road-width constraints, pedestrians cannot be accommodated during the first stage of the construction and will be restricted from crossing the bridge from April to July. Cyclists will have access throughout the project.

Six full bridge closures will be required throughout the year to safely accommodate the work. The full closures will be limited to 12 hours, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Advanced notification signs will be installed two weeks prior to the closures.

“We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience,” said Lanark County Public Works Manager Sean Derouin.

For more information regarding the work, visit https://www.lanarkcounty.ca/en/roads-trails-andtransit/rideau-ferry-bridge-rehabilitation.aspx or contact Derouin at 1-888-9-LANARK, ext. 3194.

For more information, contact:
Sean Derouin, P.Eng, CET
Public Works Manager
Lanark County
1-888-9-LANARK, ext. 3194