Update #6 State of Emergency Bobcaygeon Road Reopens / Bridges Remain Closed on April 18, 2026

For Immediate Release                                                               

Minden, Ontario
April 18, 2026
10:45 AM
Release # 26-34

Subject: Update #6 State of Emergency Bobcaygeon Road Reopens / Bridges Remain Closed on April 18, 2026

Bobcaygeon Road closure due to washout has been repaired and the road is now open. This provides access via Scotch Line and Deep Bay Road. 

The Sunnybrook Bridge and Loggers Crossing bridges remain closed for public safety. 

Bobcaygeon Road Rebuild – Road is Open

The washout on Bobcaygeon Road has been repaired and that section of road is now reopened. Providing another detour route for access. 

Bridge Closures

Bridges in downtown Minden remain closed until further notice as of April 17, 2026 this includes the bridge on Sunnybrook Bridge (Bobcaygeon Road vehicle and pedestrian bridge) and the Loggers Footbridge (pedestrian bridge).

 Detour 1 Deep Bay Road

Detour details: From Minden - Bobcaygeon Road to Deep Bay Road to Highway 35. To Minden - Highway 35 to Bobcaygeon Road 

Detour 2 Scotch Line Road

Detour details: Bobcaygeon Road to Highway 35, Highway 35 to Scotch Line Road, Scotch Line Road to Bobcaygeon Road.

Public Inquiries 

We ask the community to direct flood related questions to the Public Inquiry Centre via email or call 705-286-1260. 

If there is immediate danger anytime, contact 911. 

The Township of Minden Hills declared a State of Emergency on April 14, 2026 in response to the flood conditions and the escalating impacts to our community and infrastructure. Visit our website for up-to-date information at www.mindenhills.ca/news. 

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Contact Information:

Township of Minden Hills
Public Inquiry Centre
Email or call 705-286-1260