catinental couch Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 The Blue Bridge at Hamlet is closed to road traffic for an indefinate period of time.I hope it doesn't continue into snowmobile season or the connection between Snowcrest 4 and 15 and Orillia 204 will be severed.I put a call into Bruce Stanton's office and gave them my name and phone number and they said they would call me when there are any updates.If I get any news about it,I will let all of you know at this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledjunk Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Thanks and let us know when (if) you hear anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white dragon Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 that is bad news if it doesn t open by winter....its a quick trail to north from orillia...is a re route possible if it doesn t open in time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 We used to run Orillia-Gravenhurst this way. Nice, twisty trail that brought us onto some swamps before arriving in Gravenhurst. Always felt like we were climbing (elevation). Heck, before North Bay etc, this was my buddy's favourite trail. I hope we get to use it this winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakesnowcrest Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I know John and Bob will probably be talking. I can give you Bobs(snow crest prez) phone number if you want Barry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeBouch Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 just emailed the vice president of ODSC and will find out tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakesnowcrest Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 No bridge. No trail to orillia, gravenhurst and my connection to Coldwater, midland, port Severn and georgian bay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white dragon Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 we better find another route....most from orillia area head north on that route... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catinental couch Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Blake,how good is trail 4 from Sparrow Lake to the Swift Rapids Rd.I realize that using that would have to wait until Sparrow freezes over but it may be an alternative. I hope to talk to you and Bob at the sled show.Do you know if Bob is going and which day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white dragon Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 that idea would work.....hope you guys can get that thru.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeBouch Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Are we talking about the blue swing bridge over the Severn river by forest glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white dragon Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 i believe so...know they usually close for 2 yrs at a time....swing brige at western trent golf club was at least that long.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 We had a similar situation with the swing bridge in Port Severn for a couple of years. It was closed to traffic as it was unsafe and they left it in the open position to let boats through during the summer months. They closed it during the winter and put the concrete blocks in front on each side blocking traffic. They left a space wide enough to get a sled through for us as it was solid enough for a couple of 500 lb. sleds but not cars and trucks. Once it was swung closed it rested solid on the supports on either side. Perhaps something like that would work for your situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakesnowcrest Posted October 12, 2011 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Are we talking about the blue swing bridge over the Severn river by forest glenYup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeBouch Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Hey there Blake so are you guys going to do a reroute to access trail 4 and 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bsledding Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Hey there Blake so are you guys going to do a reroute to access trail 4 and 15. I don't believe there is a safe reroute available. It is still undetermined how long the bridge will be closed. No official word has been given by Parks Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white dragon Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 goin on sparrow lk would be ok when froze....just have to go out & around the canal entrance back onto 15... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakesnowcrest Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Hey there Blake so are you guys going to do a reroute to access trail 4 and 15. I was told that it would be temporarily fixed for the winter, then they will fix it in the summer. I was told this by a guy who works for parks canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white dragon Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 read the same thing in the orillia packet today....thats good news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Sled Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 that's essentially what they did with the swing bridge in Port Severn only it took almost three years for the permanent fix... while in the D7 booth at the show I had a lot of people ask about the bridge and referred them to Snowcrest as they were working on a solution. They will sure be happy to hear the news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakesnowcrest Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowTouringGuy Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Thanks for the update Blake ! Too bad about the weight restriction, though; I guess that means the Yammy crowd is SOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white dragon Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 good to see it in print from the source.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catinental couch Posted October 26, 2011 Author Share Posted October 26, 2011 Thanks for the info Blake.Bruce Stanton's office has not informed me of anything yet.Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Too bad about the weight restriction, though; I guess that means the Yammy crowd is SOL Only when we're towing a Ski-doo ( ). Great news on the bridge, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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