📋 Tender Overview
A new bridge over the CP railway on Highway 3 in Elko will improve traffic flow in the East Kootenays.The new 53-metre-long three-span bridge will replace the existing structure built in 1950. A westbound left-turn lane is also being added at Bate Avenue to improve safety and streamline access.In addition the project will providewider shouldersa barrier-protected sidewalk on the bridges north sidea wheelchair-accessible pedestrian tunnel under Highway 3 to the north of the new bridge andimproved signage and lighting.An average of 6700 vehicles per day travel this section of highway throughout the year. In summer this increases to approximately 9800 vehicles per day.The 9.6-million contract has been awarded to MacKay Contracting Ltd. of Cranbrook. People travelling through the area will experience limited traffic disruptions as the existing bridge will remain open during construction. Construction is underway and is expected to be complete in summer 2023.
