Louise Bridge to close for a week for resurfacing

Winnipeg’s Louise Bridge on August 22, 2025. (Mitchell Ringos, CityNews)

By News Staff

Posted August 7, 2026 1:09 pm.

The City of Winnipeg says the Louise Bridge will be closed over the weekend for some resurfacing.

Starting at 6 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, the bridge will close until 6 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 17.

Drivers are being asked to find alternate routes for the duration of the closure.

The City does say that the sidewalk will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists.

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