Louise Bridge closed today until Aug. 17

A key Winnipeg transportation link has begun a weeklong closure.

The Louise Bridge shut down at 6 a.m. Monday and is expected to remain closed until Aug. 17 to allow road resurfacing.

The 116-year-old structure’s west sidewalk will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists. However, motorists must find alternate routes, such as the Disraeli Bridge or Provencher Bridge.

The road work comes after the Louise Bridge shut down for months last year. The bridge had closed May 23, 2025 for an annual inspection and maintenance and was originally expected to reopen May 27.

Instead, crews discovered more extensive repairs were needed and did not reopen the bridge until Aug. 22 that year.

City council has approved a $40-million preliminary design that aims to extend the Louise Bridge’s life by at least 30 years.