The new Whitewater and Lyle Creek bridges are now open to traffic, providing better safety and reliability for people travelling along this section of Highway 31A.

The bridges are located 21 and 22.5 kilometres east of New Denver. The previous wood structures, which were nearing the end of their service lives, were replaced with modern concrete and steel two-lane crossings.

The new bridges include 1.5-metre-wide shoulders and bicycle railings to improve safety and mobility for all users.

Work on the $5.4-million project was carried out by Heavy Metal Marine Ltd. from Shawnigan Lake.

The ministry appreciates people’s patience while this important safety work took place.

Learn More:

For more information on provincial road and infrastructure improvements in the southern Interior, visit: https://news.gov.bc.ca/factsheets/making-roads-safer-in-the-southern-interior

Follow the work of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure online: http://www.tranbc.ca