Closure of Hummel Bridge to Vehicular Traffic

May 31, 2024

Effective Friday, May 31, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., the Hummel Bridge, a boundary bridge between the Township of Nipissing and the Municipality of Powassan, has been closed to vehicular traffic until further notice.

HP Engineering performed an inspection on Hummel Bridge on May 22, 2024 and this has resulted in the recommendation to close the bridge to all vehicular traffic.  Pedestrian traffic is still permitted on the bridge.

All public service partners including OPP, EMS, School Bus Transportation, Ministry of Transportation and residents directly impacted by the closure have been notified.

For public inquiries regarding emergency services and safety inquiries, please contact Will Bateman, Fire Chief-MLEO-CEMC at 705-752-2772, firechief@nipissingtownship.com.

For any other inquiries please contact Kris Croskery-Hodgins, Municipal Administrator-Clerk-Treasurer at the Township of Nipissing Office, 705-724-2144, admin@nipissingtownship.com.