MINDEN HILLS-The Township of Minden Hills is closing bridges in downtown Minden
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.
Officials say 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.
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 according to the township. Emergency services are on stand-by in the area.
The Township will continue to update on the progress of the rebuild on Bobcaygeon Road.
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.
