R.W. Bruhn Bridge and Approaches

Last updated on July 8, 2025

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.

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Notice of work

Notification of project-related fieldwork or construction is posted on this page in advance. For the latest information on road conditions, please visit DriveBC.

July 6 to July 26, 2025

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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Open Open, no scheduled delays
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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Status

In construction

  • On site Contractor: Aecon-EAC General Partnership

Project overview

Project improvements include:

Schedule

  • Construction started: Fall 2024
  • Scheduled completion: late 2027
  • Reinforcement and deck patching of existing bridge is nearing completion
  • Pile driving is underway
  • In-water trestle installation is underway
  • Rock drilling and blasting above Old Sicamous Road and Old Spallumcheen Road is ongoing
  • Hauling of material to disposal sites is ongoing; expect to see a continued presence of haul trucks in the area

Project benefits

  • Improve safety and traffic flow along the Trans-Canada Highway 1 corridor
  • 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 $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.

Project concept

RW Bruhn Bridge Drive Through Eastbound 2021


RW Bruhn Bridge Drive Through Old Sicamous Road to Old Spallumcheen Road 2021

Project photos

Project map

map showing the section of Highway 1 that is undergoing work Archive

 

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. 

 

Know before you go

Get construction updates, traffic, weather and road conditions and plan your route.

 

Contact information

Friendly url for this page:
www.gov.bc.ca/bchwy1-bruhn

For information about this project, contact:
Maike Schimpf
Project Director