The 6th Street Bridge project will be moving forward after the City of Courtenay awarded the construction contract to a B.C.-based company.
The contract for construction of the bridge has been awarded to B.C.-owned and operated company Surespan Group and a preliminary schedule for the project is now available.
鈥淭his is an exciting step for this piece of important urban infrastructure that will improve east-west connections, create an accessible crossing, increase access to our downtown core, link cycling and walking paths and add to our work to improve Courtenay鈥檚 riverfront,鈥� said Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells.
Work on the bridge is expected to begin in September, with construction expected to be complete in Fall, 2026.
This project is funded in part by the Government in Canada, who awarded $2.5 million through the federal Active Transportation Fund. In total $5.5 million has been awarded to the project from federal and provincial funding programs.
"The 6th Street Bridge is a key component in a collection of initiatives and projects currently underway to achieve the long-term vision for the city鈥檚 downtown hub," a city release says. "Among the related efforts are upcoming demolition of three vacant buildings on the waterfront, the 6th Street Active Corridor project and new transit exchange plans."
Details about traffic impacts and related Simms Park closures will be shared in the coming months as specific tasks and dates are confirmed. Traffic disruptions are expected to be focused on 6th Street 鈥� access to all businesses in the area will be maintained.
