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By Mike Vanden Bosch

Public works project

Bridge replacement to improve Highway 1 through Fraser Canyon

Aug 12, 2025 | 12:01 PM

FRASER CANYON/LYTTON — The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Transit says construction will begin this fall on replacements to an aging bridge on the Trans-Canada Highway east of Lytton.

According to a statement from the province, work will commence in fall 2025 to overhaul the aging Sackum overhead bridge, thereby enhancing road safety and supporting the long-term reliability of Highway 1 in the region.

Current plans call for a design and construction of a contemporary two-lane bridge over the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) rail line.

The province says additional upgrades will bolster safety by realigning a section of the highway north of the bridge. 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.

A $22.6-million contract has been awarded to Enviro-Ex Contracting for the bridge replacement. Construction will begin in fall 2025 and is anticipated to be complete in summer 2027.

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These improvements are part of broader efforts to enhance sustainability and resiliency of communities in the southern Interior and will benefit all travellers along the Trans-Canada Highway.

The Highway 1 Sackum Overhead Bridge is located approximately 22 kilometres east of Lytton on Highway 1, which serves as a critical connection between the Lower Mainland and the Interior.