The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has advised that the Pilchuck Bailey Bridge, located 15 km from Highway 99 on the Squamish Valley Road is in need of replacement. Work to replace the bridge will begin on Monday, August 15, 2016.
The project is expected to take 2-3 weeks, with roadside assembly of the replacement bridge commencing Monday.
The Squamish Valley Road will remain open as long as possible during the project, however some disruption to local traffic will occur during bridge removal and installation.
It is currently anticipated that during the second week of works, from Monday August 22 - Wednesday August 24, at all hours, local traffic will be detoured through the Cloudburst subdivision, via IR11 and Rustad Road.
Due to the gravel nature of the road, this detour will make the travel time out the Squamish Valley Road a bit longer and will restrict the type of vehicles that are able to pass – i.e. no heavy industrial / commercial traffic.
The SLRD will provide updates as we receive them.
Update Thursday August 18 2016: The contractors have provided the photos below, of the pre-build of the replacement bridge sections. Photos courtesy Miller Capilano Maintenance Corporation.
Update Thursday August 24 2016: The photo below is of the old bridge being removed.
And the finished product:
For more information, contact:
Jesse Morwood
Area Manager, Squamish
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Telephone: (604) 898-5786
Email: jesse.morwood@gov.bc.ca