The LO Stonehouse Walking Bridge in Wallaceburg will remain closed until at least 2023.
The bridge, which runs over the Sydenham River, was closed by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent in November 2021, due to public safety concerns.
In an update on Friday afternoon, the municipality announced that it had retained a consulting company to complete a detailed assessment of the bridge.
"To ensure continued public safety, it is being recommended that the structure remain closed until a comprehensive rehabilitation of the bridge has been completed," municipal officials said through a media release.
According to the municipality, Chatham-Kent Engineering is expected to bring a report to council at the March 28 meeting that will seek approval to move forward with a rehabilitation project at an estimated cost of $1.6-million.
If approved, the municipality anticipates that construction will be completed in 2023.
