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Extended Clarence Street Bridge Closure from January to March 2026

The City advises residents and motorists of an upcoming bridge closure to accommodate structural steel rehabilitation work to the main steel tower pockets of the bridge, being completed by the St. Lawrence Seaway.

A full road closure (both lanes) will be in effect from January 10 to March 14, 2026, followed by daily closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 17, 18, and 19, 2026. This work will require equipment to operate on a 24/7 basis and may result in increased noise during the construction...

Celebrating New Year’s Eve with an afternoon of fun in Port Colborne

A full afternoon of activities in Port Colbornewill welcome families to ring in the new year early on Dec. 31.

From 2 to 6 p.m. all are welcome at the Vale Health and Wellness Centreto take part in free skating, swimming, an early fireworks show and more!

Hosted by YMCAofNiagara and the City of Port Colborne, admission to the event is free of charge with a non-perishable food donation for Port Cares.

The afternoon’s activities include:

•Familyopenswimfrom 2 to 3:15 p.m. and 3:45 to 5 p.m. •Gyma

Closures, Holiday Hours and Family Fun in Port Colborne

The City of Port Colborne will close administrative buildings while other City buildings will experience differing hours during the holidays. There will also be a variety of activities taking place throughout the city, as well as additional key information to be aware of.

Closures and holiday hours

Administrative buildings

The City of Port Colborne’s planned holiday closure will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 23 with City administrative buildings reopening Monday, Jan. 5 at 8:30 a.m.

Vale...