Willow River Bridge Replacement
Last updated on February 23, 2022Willow River Bridge is located on Upper Fraser Road, approximately 37 km north east of Prince George. The current single lane structure will be replaced with a modern two-lane bridge.
The original Willow River Bridge was built in 1957 and consisted of a wide single lane timber bridge. In March 2002 due to damage, the bridge was replaced with a temporary steel Acrow bridge that was intended to be replaced with a two-lane, permanent structure. This project will replace the temporary single lane bridge with a modern two-lane one, as well as realign 580 m of Upper Fraser Road and reconstruct 100 m of Arnett Road. These improvements will provide increased safety and mobility for residents and the traveling public.
During construction, the current Willow River Bridge will be used as a detour to ensure safe and effective traffic movement.
Status
- The tender has now closed and the contract has been awarded to Ruskin Construction Ltd.
- Construction speed zones in effect, off-road works underway
Project Benefits
This project will:
- Replace the aging single lane bridge with a modern two-lane bridge
- Realign 580 m of Upper Fraser Road for improved sight lines and movement
- Improve safety, capacity and mobility for local residents, pedestrians, cyclists, and the traveling public
Advisories
- View the public notice (PDF) under the Canadian Navigable Waters Act.
- 2021-02-16-Amendment to the public notice (PDF)
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