Work will soon be underway to replace the Crassier Creek Bridge near Chetwynd, announced Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone.

“Upgrading and replacing our bridges and overpasses is a key priority in B.C. on the Move,” said Stone. “First and foremost, these projects improve safety for anyone using our roads and highways, and they also increase the reliability of the Highway 97 for commercial traffic transporting goods and services throughout the Peace.”

The bridge is located approximately 45 kilometres southwest of Chetwynd. The existing bridge will be replaced with a new 36.6-metre structure that will be built upstream, along with 1,100 metres of realigned new highway. The new bridge and approaches will provide improved hydraulic capacity, stream stability and accommodate heavier loads being carried by industrial traffic in the region. The realigned highway will provide enhanced sightlines and access for commercial users.

A $6-million contract for the project was awarded to Dawson Construction of Kamloops. Work is scheduled to start later this month and will wrap up in fall 2017.

“This new bridge helps ensure the safety of my constituents while supporting the movement of industry,” said Peace River South MLA Mike Bernier. “These transportation infrastructure improvements are essential to keeping B.C. on the move.”

B.C. on the Move is the B.C. government’s 10-year plan for the improvement of the province’s transportation network. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will invest almost $2.7 billion over the next three years.

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B.C. on the Move is available online at: www.gov.bc.ca/bconthemove