City of Saskatoon closes pedestrian bridge in response to COVID-19

SASKATOON -- On Wednesday, the city closed the CP Rail Pedestrian bridge amid concern about the potential spread of COVID-19.

The bridge, which spans the South Saskatchewan River from Spadina Crescent to the city's university area is not wide enough to maintain proper physical distancing, the city said.

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The bridge will remain closed until further notice.

The closure of city-operated playgrounds was announced earlier this week.

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Pedestrians are also reminded to avoid touching shared surfaces in public, such as crosswalk buttons, handrails and benches, the city said.

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The city suggests using your elbow or side of your body to push buttons and to wash your hands or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer as soon as possible if you do touch a surface.