Charing Cross Road overpass. (Photo courtesy of Google Maps)Charing Cross Road overpass. (Photo courtesy of Google Maps)
Chatham

'Unforeseen structure damage' delays work on overpass

The Charing Cross Road overpass above the Highway 401 is expected to be closed well into October now.

A release from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent said officials with the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) have given notice that the re-opening has been delayed because of "unforeseen structure damage found during the reconstruction work."

As a result, Charing Cross Road will continue to be closed between Doyle Line and Eighth Line until October 26, 2018.

That section of the road was previously scheduled to re-open on October 1, 2018.

A detour will remain in place, directing traffic from Middle Line (CK #8) – Drury Line – Communication Road (CK #11/CK #40) – Park Avenue East (CK #18).

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