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Miles Canyon bridge in Whitehorse closed after safety inspection

The Yukon government has temporarily closed the popular Miles Canyon suspension bridge in Whitehorse, after an inspection done this week.

Yukon government says pedestrian bridge needs another 'comprehensive inspection'

The Miles Canyon suspension bridge is a popular spot for sightseers, and wedding photographers. (Philippe Morin)

The Yukon government has temporarily closed a popular sight-seeing bridge in Whitehorse, after a safety inspection this week.

Ben Yu Schott, with the department of Community Services, said inspectors studied the Robert Lowe suspension bridge at Miles Canyon Tuesday and Wednesday, and immediately decided it needed a more comprehensive inspection. The bridge will remain closed to pedestrian and other traffic until that's done.

But Yu Schott would not say whether there were specific concerns or problems with the structure.

The bridge, which connects to a network of trails, is popular for walkers, photographers and other sightseers. The dangerous and fast-moving Yukon River passes a few metres below. 

"There's nothing, visually, that would be a concern for us, but we just want to make sure," he said.

Yu Schott says the new inspection could take up to two weeks.

Barriers and signs have been installed at the bridge to keep people off in the meantime.