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By Aaron Schulze

R.W. Bruhn Bridge

R.W. Bruhn Bridge in Sicamous reopens after peaceful blockade

May 14, 2025 | 8:34 AM

SICAMOUS, B.C. — The R.W. Bruhn Bridge in Sicamous reopened one day after a peaceful blockade began.

DriveBC reported that the stretch of Highway 1 through Sicamous reopened shortly before 6:00 p.m. Tuesday (May 13).

The blockade on the Sicamous Narrows crossing was initiated by Splatsin and Splatsin Development Corporation at around 10:00 a.m. Monday. The protesters said contractors hired by the province to carry out the R.W. Bruhn Bridge replacement project were excluding Indigenous contractors and workers. AECON-Emil Anderson GP was awarded a $136-million contract for a portion of the project predicted to cost $260 million in total.

As of publication, Splatsin has not issued a statement since traffic resumed.

In an email to CFJC Today Tuesday, B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation and Transit stated it was working with all parties to address the concerns raised and resolve the issues as quickly as possible. The ministry adds it was hoping the parties can work through their challenges and it would continue to support as needed.

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However, the R.W. Bruhn Bridge will be closed daily, Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., until the end of May.

The ministry says traffic will not be impacted from 12:00 p.m. Friday (May 16) to Tuesday (May 20) to account for Victoria Day long weekend traffic.