Work to replace bridge on Highway 1 east of Lytton to begin in the fall
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LYTTON B.C. — Construction to replace the Sackum overhead bridge on the Trans Canada Highway between Lytton and Spences Bridge is set to being this fall.
B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation and Transit says a $22.6 million contract for the design and construction of a two-lane bridge over a Canadian Pacific Kansas City Rail line on the stretch of Highway 1 has been awarded to Enviro-Ex Contracting.
In a news release issued Tuesday (Aug. 12), the province says additional upgrades will improve safety by realigning a section of the highway north of the bridge. The province adds that the bridge is nearing the end of its design life.
“This upgrade will remove a short passing lane that no longer meets standards, and create a gentler curve, wider and more consistent shoulders and a new concrete barrier to help prevent vehicles from leaving the road. The drainage system will also be upgraded to better manage heavy rain and changing weather conditions,” the province stated.
