KAMLOOPS, B.C. — The Province of B.C. has issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) to guide transportation planning options after the loss of the Red Bridge to a fire on Sept. 19, 2024.
The loss of the bridge caused traffic disruptions as it is a direct connection between the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc lands and downtown Kamloops.
Built in 1936, the bridge was a narrow, load-restricted structure for passenger vehicles and pedestrians, measuring 2.7 metres wide compared to the standard lane width of 3.5 metres, a release release.
The province is currently working with Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and the City of Kamloops to ensure plans reflect the community’s needs while honouring the cultural significance of the site.
The RFQ work is meant to guide the assessment of potential options to ensure traffic flow, multi-modal connectivity and safety are effectively supported in the region.
Cleanup of the damaged structure will continue through the winter, the release adds.
To learn more about the project, visit: https://www.gov.bc.ca/kamloopsredbridge
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