Vandals continue to target bridges in Chatham-Kent.
There have been two cases of vandalism on the Fifth Street Bridge in Chatham and now a new case of vandalism on the Lord Selkirk Bridge in Wallaceburg.
A second case of vandalism on the Fifth Street Bridge occurred on Tuesday.
That is when the municipality reports a motorist opened the barricades and proceeded to drive across the bridge, putting not only themselves at risk but construction workers as well.
After hours, vandals again targeted construction equipment on the bridge over the Thames River.
On the morning of April 8, officials found electrical wires feeding street lights along the bridge deck were cut and a work trailer was broken into with valuable materials found missing.
The general contractor for the project said “such acts are very frustrating to us as it causes delays to the overall project.”
The Fifth Street Bridge has been fully closed since Monday to allow for the reconstruction work. It is expected to stay closed until May 13.
There is also a construction taking place on the Lord Selkirk Bridge.
Municipal officials say the acts of vandalism cause further delays.
They also remind people the control measures are in place for the safety of both residents and workers during the construction project.
Anyone who may have information about the acts of vandalism should contact Chatham-Kent Police Services.
