RW Bruhn Bridge

Project

The Highway 1 four-laning project includes approximately 1.9 km of Highway 1 four-laning, replacement of the existing R.W. Bruhn Bridge with a new four-lane bridge, and intersection improvements between Old Sicamous Road and Silver Sands Road.

Status

The project is currently in the detailed design phase
Utility relocations are planned to initiate in 2023
Construction tender is planned to advance in 2023

Project Benefits

Improve safety and traffic flow along the Trans-Canada Highway 1 corridor
Replace the aging RW Bruhn Bridge
Improve safety of local road connections at the Trans-Canada Highway 1
Enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists along the existing Trans-Canada Highway 1 corridor

Project Cost

The total project cost is estimated at $224.5 million. This includes up to $91.08 million from the Government of Canada under the Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component of the New Building Canada Fund.

Public Consultation

Notice of application to the federal Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act:

Notice of Proposed R.W. Bruhn Bridge Replacement (PDF, 46 KB)

Please visit the website regularly for project updates. The following Information Boards provide background on the project, an overview of the design, summary of recent progress, schedule and next steps.