Removal of Former Placentia Lift Bridge to Temporarily Increase Tidal Flow Activity

The Department of Transportation and Works advises mariners that a temporary infill of a portion of the channel is taking place at Placentia to facilitate removal of the former lift bridge. As a result, mariners navigating through the gut will experience an increase in tidal flow. All fill materials placed in the channel will be removed upon the completion of the demolition work. Demolition of the former bridge will require lifting and construction activity above the channel. To avoid ...