The Township of Minden announced today that bridges in downtown Minden will be closing on Friday, April 17, at 7 p.m.
This includes the 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.
The township said the measure is being implemented after the Emergency Control Group reviewed
the water levels, the ongoing snowmelt and weather forecast.
Bobcaygeon Road Rebuild
The road closure on Bobcaygeon Road due to the washout provides additional acces
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.
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
They 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 in response to the flood conditions and the escalating impacts to the community and infrastructure.
Visit their website for up-to-date information at www.mindenhills.ca/news.
