Keewatin Channel Bridge Two Lanes Open

until January 4, 2026

Both the westbound and eastbound lanes of the Keewatin Channel Bridge are open for holiday travel until Sunday, January 4, 2026. 

Load restrictions remain in place at 8,500 pounds (3,855 kilograms) per vehicle. Commercial vehicles over this limit must use the Highway 17A Bypass.

View the Public Notice for more information.

 

Keewatin Channel Bridge Weight Restriction

The Keewatin Channel Bridge currently has a vehicle weight limit due to scaffolding adjustments.

Load restrictions remain in place at 8,500 pounds (3,855 kilograms) per vehicle. Commercial vehicles over this limit must use the Highway 17A Bypass.

Emergency vehicles and buses are permitted to cross the bridge with the flow of regular passenger traffic, although no more than one emergency or bus may be on the bridge at the same time. When multiple are crossing, these vehicles are to cross only after the preceding vehicle has passed the high mid-point of the bridge.

Changes to Transfer Station Fees 2026

By City of Kenora - Dec 31, 2025

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2026, Transfer Station fees will increase by 2.5% overall. This increase has been approved by Council in the 2026 Solid Waste Utility Budget.

The new fee structure will impact scale loads, fees for when the scale is out of service, and other commercial service fees. For instance, customers will be charged $23.70 for a load weighing up to 250 kg, $142.00 per tonne for loads weighing over 250 kg, and $101.00 per tonne for materials redirected to the Kenora Area Landfill on Jones Road.

The cost of a bag tag will increase by $0.15 to $2.75 per bag.

The budget increase aims to improve revenue stability and ensure that the municipality can continue to provide the same level of garbage collection and solid waste management to its residents.

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City of Kenora
1 Main Street South
Kenora ON P9N3X2

Phone: 807-467-2000
After hours: 807-467-2080

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Monday to Friday
Closed on Holidays

 

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