Saskatoon’s University Bridge closed after encampment fire

Saskatoon’s University Bridge is expected to beryllium closed for astir of the time Monday pursuing an encampment occurrence nether the bridge.

City and occurrence crews are connected the scene, looking for blistery spots.

The metropolis said determination are nary structural concerns with the bridge.

The occurrence occurred conscionable earlier 10 p.m. Sunday nighttime closest to the eastbound riverbank.

“As a effect of the fire, vigor has melted the 400 mm sanitary sewer enactment nether the bridge. This has led to a interruption successful the sewer enactment and sewage is leaking onto the riverbank. The Water Security Agency has been notified,” the City of Saskatoon said successful a release.

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“Water and Wastewater crews are moving to acceptable up a bypass for the sewer enactment and doing modelling to guarantee determination is capable capableness truthful residents don’t acquisition sewer backups.”

While University Bridge remains closed, the southbound broadside pedestrian walkway volition beryllium unfastened and accessible from the top.

The Meewasin way underneath the span connected the eastbound broadside of the stream volition stay closed owed to the sewage leak.