For Immediate Release
Minden, Ontario
April 17, 2026
11:00 AM

Release # 26-32

Subject: Update#4 State of Emergency – Downtown Minden Bridges Closing on April 17th
Bridge Closures
Bridges in downtown Minden will be closing on Friday, April 17, 2026, at 7:00 PM this
includes the bridge on Sunnybrook Bridge (Bobcaygeon Road vehicle and pedestrian
bridge) and the Loggers Footbridge (pedestrian bridge).
The Sunnybrook bridge will be closed to all traffic. This includes vehicles and
pedestrians until further notice.
This measure is being implemented after the Emergency Control Group has reviewed
the water levels, the ongoing snowmelt and weather forecast. At the Emergency
Management meeting this morning, it was agreed the bridges need to be closed for
public safety.
Bobcaygeon Road Rebuild
The road closure on Bobcaygeon Road due to the washout provides additional access
limitations in the community. At the April 16, 2026 Emergency Management meeting it
was endorsed to proceed with an emergency rebuild on the washout on Bobcaygeon
Road. A contractor was procured and work on the rebuild started on Friday, April 17,
2026.
It is anticipated to take a few days to complete, however, the work is underway.
Emergency services are on stand-by in the area.
The Township will continue to update on the progress of the rebuild on Bobcaygeon
Road.
Public Inquiries
We ask the community to direct flood related questions to the Public Inquiry Centre via
email flood2026@mindenhills.ca or call 705-286-1260.
If there is immediate danger anytime, contact 911

The Township of Minden Hills declared a State of Emergency on April 14, 2026 in
response to the flood conditions and the escalating impacts to our community and
infrastructure.
Visit our website for up-to-date information at www.mindenhills.ca/news.

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Contact Information:

Township of Minden Hills
Public Inquiry Centre
flooding2026@mindenhills.ca or call 705-286-1260