Simon Fraser Bridge reopens this weekend

PRINCE GEORGE— After multiple delays the Simon Fraser Bridge upgrades will officially be completed this weekend.

Upgrades to the structure include a full deck replacement and strengthening of the truss for the southbound bridge. An increase in height clearance will match the adjacent northbound crossing, which will allow for taller transport vehicle to go through the Ferry Avenue underpass.

Other work included widening the shoulders of the bridge and replacing the existing railings on both sides with crash tested bridge barriers. The improvements will make the busiest bridge in Northern B.C. more reliable for approximately 18,000 vehicles that cross daily.

“Making this passage safer and more reliable has a huge impact on the people that rely on this crossing to get to and from their work and families,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “It also means our northern industries have better options for transport. The Simon Fraser Bridge is a historic crossing, and modernizing this structure means all travellers in the North can count on this passage long into the future.”