CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C- Highway improvements near the junction of highway 28 and 19A are set to begin this week.
The work is part of $2.56 million dollar contract to make the bridge safer and more earthquake resistant.
In a press release, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Claire Trevena said residents can rest assured that these improvements will provide a reliable connection to the North Island for years to come.
“The Campbell River bridge is integral to our highway infrastructure on the North Island, and I’m happy to see these long-needed repairs are getting underway,” said Trevena.
The two-lane steel truss bridge was built in 1952.
Previous repairs included modifying the bracing for additional overhead clearance in 1976, and resurfacing the deck in 1980.
In 1998, the bridge was converted to one-way for southbound traffic, when the adjacent Tamarac Street bridge opened to carry northbound vehicles.
Work will continue until the fall of 2018, drivers are asked to obey traffic control personnel and watch for workers throughout the project.
During construction, motorists will continue to have one through lane, with the exception of short closures.
Traffic advisories will be posted on changeable message signs, and online: www.DriveBC.ca
