In the past, work on the Diefenbaker Bridge has led to very long lines of traffic. (file photo/paNOW)

By Susan McNeil

Diefenbaker bridge maintenance

Debate on over banning work on Diefenbaker bridge during the day

Jun 4, 2024 | 7:00 AM

Whether or not maintenance work should be done during the day between May and October was a topic of debate for Prince Albert city council on Monday.

Mayor Greg Dionne said he would like to see work done at other times than when the bridge is getting heavy use from drivers coming from the north but not all councillors agreed.

Dionne asked council to pass a motion that investigated whether time restrictions would be feasible.

The motion was to not allow regular maintenance work, such as washing the bridge between May 1st and October 1st and between 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., unless the work is an emergency or pre-approved by City Council.

Dionne said that the amount of angry emails he got from drivers was significant and he would like to see changes such as those done by provinces or other large cities.

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The public works manager said that he will investigate, but having staff work overnights means they are not available for other work while they are on late shift.

A report will be brought back for more discussion in about two weeks.

susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com