Contract For 6th Street Active Transportation Bridge Awarded

The City of Courtenay has made it through the latest step in work on the 6th Street Active Transportation Bridge.

The contract for construction has been awarded to BC-owned and operated company Surespan Group and a preliminary schedule for the project is now available.

Mayor Bob Wells says it’s an exciting step that will improve east-west connections, create an accessible crossing, increase access to the downtown core, link cycling and walking paths, and add to the work improving Courtenay’s riverfront.

Work on the four-metre wide bridge that will connect 6th Street to Simms Park is expected to begin in September with construction expected to be completed in the Fall of 2026.

The City says 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 downtown hub.

Among the related efforts are the 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 – access to all businesses in the area will be maintained.

The 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.

For more information visit City of Courtenay.