Cache Creek Crossing Restoration Project
Last updated on November 26, 2024
An aerial photo of the completed bridge. Construction of the new bridge is complete.
The existing culvert under Highway 97 did not have the capacity to handle peak river flows and debris, specifically during spring freshet. It was replaced with a 13-metre-long, four-lane bridge designed to accommodate increases in water flows due to climate change and built to ensure structure stability against erosion in the future.
Upstream of Highway 97 there are two additional crossings of Cache Creek that also experienced flooding in 2023. While this project focused on a new Highway 97 crossing, the Province and Village recognize there can be several benefits achieved through an integrated approach to the work on the two other locations.
Project benefits
Benefits of this project include:
- Improved safety for road users, adjacent businesses and residents, and service providers
- Access reliability and confidence, supporting the local and regional economy
- A design that allows for fish passage, enhancement of riparian habitat and replanting of trees
Construction approach and status
The project team used a three-staged approach to construction:
- Utilities relocation
- Construction of two lanes of the new bridge and full channel construction under the bridge
- Construction of the remaining two lanes of the bridge and completion of remaining project scope
Bridge construction has maintained the current elevation and access points to the highway.
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A public information session was held in Cache Creek on October 4, 2023.
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September 2024
Bridge and road construction is ongoing, with crews currently working on the west side of the bridge. One lane in each direction will be maintained through the project area, though drivers can expect intermittent single-lane alternating traffic with delays of up to 5 minutes until mid-October. A construction speed zone of 30 km/hour is in effect.
July 2024
Crews are currently on site working on the east side of the bridge structure. Bridge and road construction is ongoing. Crews are currently working on the east side of the new crossing. One lane in each direction will be maintained through the project area. In July, drivers may experience single-lane alternating traffic with stoppages of up to five minutes. Please watch for construction and traffic personnel while in the area and visit DriveBC for further information.
April 2024
Starting on April 12, crews will be on site working on the northbound lanes. Bridge foundation and channel realignment work continues. Businesses in the project area will remain open during this time. Please watch for construction and traffic personnel while in the area and visit DriveBC for further information.
March 2024
Work to date has included excavation and the installation of a temporary lock block wall. Bridge foundations and channel realignment work continues. Please watch for construction and traffic personnel while in the area and visit DriveBC for further information.
The project is scheduled to be complete later this summer.
February 2024
The construction contract for the Cache Creek Restoration Project was awarded to Acres Enterprises Ltd., who has partnered with Bonaparte First Nation, and construction began in January. Work in the coming weeks includes excavation and the installation of a temporary lock block wall, bridge foundations, and channel realignment work. Please watch for construction and traffic personnel while in the area and visit DriveBC for further information.
The project is scheduled to be complete later this summer.
December 2023
Over the coming months, construction crews are completing preparation work in advance of bridge construction, which includes diverting water in the creek, temporarily removing a portion of culvert and completing a watermain relocation. Please watch for construction and traffic personnel.
October 2023
Starting late October, Ministry contractors will be on-site surveying the project area in advance of watermain work.
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