Work to replace Dewdney Bridge to begin this fall; may cause delays over next 2 years
Posted November 6, 2023 11:55 am.
Work to replace the old Dewdney Bridge on Highway 7 is set to begin this fall, the B.C. government announced in a news release Monday.
An exact start date has not been released.
The project is scheduled to be completed in fall 2026, the release said. The current bridge is expected to remain open during the work, but drivers can expect minor delays over the course of the work.
“The existing Dewdney Bridge was built in 1958 and is nearing the end of its serviceable life,” the release said. “The new bridge will be constructed beside the current bridge, on the upstream side. A new Dewdney Bridge will also include a three-metre-wide multi-use active transportation pathway for pedestrians and cyclists. The new structure will provide higher clearance for river navigation and will be less susceptible to flooding.”
Construction is expected to cost $33 million.
The bridge connects drivers on the highway on both sides of Nicomen Slough, around eight km east of Mission, with connections to Highway 1.
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