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.
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Notification of project-related fieldwork or construction is posted on this page in advance. For the latest information on road conditions, please visit DriveBC.
Please see the three week look ahead below for details. The planned construction schedule is displayed one week at a time; scroll down to see upcoming weeks.
The beach access under the bridge is currently open Monday to Saturday from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am, and open from 7:00 pm Saturday to 7:00 am Monday. The boat launch and the Narrows remain open for marine use throughout 2025.
Motorists are reminded that even when there are no closures in effect, this is still an active construction zone. Please slow down and stay alert.
Current reduced speed limits on Highway 1 near the R.W. Bruhn Bridge, have been in place since August 2024 and remain in effect 24/7, even when construction crews are not working.
**All work subject to change due to weather**
Location: Between Old Sicamous Road and Silver Sands Road
For the most current highway information, visit DriveBC
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SLAT | Delays up to 30 minutes (single-lane-alternating traffic - all traffic permitted) |
Full closure | Use alternate route (Highway 97A/B). Follow alternate route signs. Local traffic only permitted at the top of each hour Note: local traffic is for access to/from Old Spallumcheen Road and Old Sicamous Road only |
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In construction
Project improvements include:
The total project cost is estimated at $260.5 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.
News releases
Public consultation
Notice of application to the federal Minister of Transport, pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act:
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.
Several consultations have been held to gather feedback and present options for the R.W. Bruhn Bridge Replacement Project.
Get construction updates, traffic, weather and road conditions and plan your route.
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www.gov.bc.ca/bchwy1-bruhn
For information about this project, contact:
Maike Schimpf
Project Director
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