Northbound St. James Bridge to close for maintenance on Sunday

Construction to begin on Winnipeg's St. Vital bridge. (Credit: CityNews/James Rinn)

Posted December 1, 2025 5:33 pm.

The City of Winnipeg says northbound St. James Bridge, from Academy Road to Portage Avenue, will be closed over the coming weekend.

The closure is to allow for maintenance and will take place between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7.

During this time, the southbound bridge will still be open. Drivers are being advised to seek alternate routes, such as the Maryland Bridge or William R. Clement Parkway.

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