Ruskin Construction of Prince George has been awarded a $3.35-million contract to construct a two-lane bridge on the dangerous goods route in Dawson Creek.

Crews have re-established the road connection to the community of Stewart on Highway 37A, with scheduled highway openings beginning this afternoon.

Heavy equipment and fuel will arrive by barge Sunday in the community of Stewart, and will be mobilized in efforts to reopen Highway 37A. Stewart has been cut off since Tuesday when heavy rains washed out the only road into the community.