Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2 Project

Built in 1952, current Highway 95 Kicking Horse River Bridges 1 & 2 are nearing the end of their service life.

The bridges link the north and south sides of the Town of Golden, including a small stretch of road on Gould’s Island. They provide access to:

• Businesses and services
• Commercial and industrial developments
• Employment
• Tourist attractions
• Emergency services
• Highway 1 and 3
• Several communities along Highway 95 between Golden and Cranbrook

The average daily traffic volumes are approximately 13,000 vehicles per day.

Project cost

Total $89.6 million with $60.9 million from Government of B.C. and $28.7 million from the Government of Canada.

Status

• The contractor has received a variance permit to conduct construction activities on Sundays, including July 19, July 26 and August 2, as well as on the statutory holiday on August 3.
• Work resumed on site in early May, including the arrival of the approach girders for the bridge structure. These girders were assessed and repaired off-site following a train derailment that took place in September 2025.
• During the upcoming construction season, the contractor will be focused on structural work including the bridge deck and approaches.
• The Ministry of Transportation and Transit continues to work with the contractor to ensure materials and components meet its rigorous specifications and the project meets quality standards.
• Project completion is expected in 2027.

Project benefits

The new bridges will:

• Lower the risk of damage and potential loss of crucial connections due to extreme high water or ice jams
• Preserve access to essential goods and services for local communities
• Include multi-use paths
• Enhance active transportation options
• Integrate with the municipal network

Public consultation

June 23 to July 15, 2022

The community provided feedback on the proposed design.

• Read the Open House Display Boards (PDF, 21MB)
• Engagement Summary (PDF, 4 MB)

October 5 to 21, 2016

The community provided feedback about two proposed alignment options.