Provincial government officials are planning a meeting with the Marystown town council to discuss next steps after inspectors ordered the closure of the Canning Bridge to vehicle traffic.

The bridge remains open to pedestrian traffic but officials have deemed it unsafe for vehicles.

In the meantime, drivers have a lengthy detour through Columbia Drive and the Creston Causeway to get between the north and south sides of town.

The Department of Transportation says work will begin soon to determine future plans for the bridge and updates will be provided as they become available.