VICTORIA, B.C. — The City of Victoria will begin essential work on the Point Ellice Bridge (Bay Street Bridge) to preserve the bridge’s structural integrity.
Construction is scheduled to start in the second week of February and will take approximately four months to complete. The work includes replacing the bridge’s expansion joints to accommodate a wider range of temperature changes and upgrading the drainage system, which dates back to 1957.
To complete the upgrades, eastbound vehicle traffic (Victoria West towards downtown) across the bridge will be closed 24/7 for the duration of the project. Westbound traffic, pedestrian and wheelchair access will remain open. Weekend and night work may be scheduled to help complete the project as quickly as possible.
“While the Point Ellice Bridge remains safe to travel on, these upgrades are essential to help ensure it continues to serve our community for decades to come,” said Ross Kenny, Assistant Director of Transportation. “We are committed to completing the work as quickly and efficiently as possible.”
The Point Ellice Bridge was originally constructed in 1957 on the foundations of a bridge dating back to 1903. It received seismic upgrades in 2000–01 and additional surface improvements in 2019. The upcoming work builds on these efforts to maintain the bridge’s structural integrity and function.
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Media Contact:
Colleen Mycroft
Manager, Intergovernmental and Media Relations
250-896-5325 | cmycroft@victoria.ca
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