The Chaudière Bridge across the Ottawa River could remain closed for most of May as water levels on the river remain uncomfortably high. The interprovincial bridge between Ottawa and Gatineau, Que., has been closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic since April 28. Waiting for water to recedeSteven MacKinnon, the department's parliamentary secretary, said PSPC is keeping a close eye on the span. The last bridge was built in this region [when there were only] 650,000 people." River peaked ThursdayLevels on the Ottawa River peaked across much of the region Thursday, but the river's regulation board is warning the water could still remain high for weeks.

Source: CBC News May 03, 2019 18:01 UTC