RW Bruhn Bridge - Alternate Route

Last updated on February 10, 2025

When there is a full closure on Highway 1 at Bruhn Bridge, all travel between Sicamous and Salmon Arm will use Highway 97A and 97B as an alternate route. With the improvements made to these routes, it should take no more than approximately 40 minutes in normal conditions to travel between Sicamous and Salmon Arm.

The following  alternate route improvements are underway (target completion dates noted):

  • Asphalt resurfacing from Grindrod to Sicamous (complete)
  • New traffic signal at the junction of Highway 97A/B and extended eastbound turn bay (complete)
  • Mara Lake retaining wall south of Swansea Point (November 2024 - Spring 2025)

What to expect

Static and dynamic road signs will be used to inform travelers on both Highway 1 and the Alternate Route.

Visit Drivebc.ca for up-to-date information on highway construction delays.

NOTE TO TRAVELLERS: please follow static and dynamic road signs. GPS and other online wayfinding apps may not have the most current information.

Download overview map (PDF, 798KB)

When a closure is in place, all travel between Sicamous and Salmon Arm will use Highway 97A and Highway 97B as an alternate route and Highway 1 will be closed from the eastern limit to the Highway 1 rest area west of Bruhn Bridge.

Local traffic will have limited access to travel within Sicamous.

 

Contact information

For information about the Bruhn Bridge project, contact