The Rural Municipality of Morris, Manitoba, is warning drivers that bridge repairs will bring a lane closure on Road 2E starting June 8, 2026. The work continues a series of fixes to the key connector between Riverside and Rosenort that began in March, and it means anyone who uses the road should prepare for delays and watch for traffic changes.
The Rural Municipality of Morris posted the update on its website, telling residents there will be a lane closure on Road 2E for bridge repairs beginning June 8. No end date or details about alternate routes were given.
Road 2E, also called Riverside Road, is a vital link for the communities of Riverside and Rosenort. It has been a focus for council because of ongoing troubles with flooding and road conditions. Previous work on this road includes a pilot project that used a special enzyme-based treatment from Cypher Environmental to bind the clay soil and make it as hard as concrete.
The bridge work has been ongoing since March 25, when repairs started on a bridge south of Road 27. Rail installation work followed on April 20. The June 8 closure appears to be the next phase in making the river crossings safer and more reliable for the roughly 3,000 residents of the municipality.
Reeve Scott Siemens has previously spoken about the need to invest in local roads, especially those threatened by Red River flooding. Past high-water years, including 2009 and 2022, forced evacuations and threatened access along Riverside Road, making these repairs a priority for the area.
