Bruhn Bridge Schedule Update
UPDATE ON R.W. BRUHN BRIDGE WORK — FEBRUARY SCHEDULE AND TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Work continues on the major R.W. Bruhn Bridge and approaches project along Highway 1 through Sicamous. This multi-year infrastructure project is replacing the aging two-lane bridge with a new four-lane structure and improving nearly 2 km of highway to support safer, more reliable travel in our region.
For February 2026 schedule click here, construction is active and traffic impacts are based on the planned closure schedule set by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure:
Daytime Closures
• Daytime full closures of Highway 1 near the Bruhn Bridge location are scheduled daily from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
• When full closures are in effect, all through traffic between Sicamous and Salmon Arm is routed via Highway 97A and Highway 97B as the alternate route.
• Local traffic access within Sicamous (such as between downtown, Old Sicamous Road and Old Spallumcheen Road) is maintained on an hourly basis during closure windows, when safe to do so.
Night-Time Traffic Control
• Outside of daytime closure hours, single-lane alternating traffic may be in place at night, typically from around 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., to allow crews to continue work while keeping traffic moving.
• The highway is generally open for travel overnight and outside of full closure hours, though delays should be expected and drivers are urged to plan travel with extra time.
The bridge project’s winter work includes rock drilling and blasting near the existing bridge, construction of retaining walls and foundation work for the new structure. These activities are scheduled to take place during closures to protect the travelling public and construction crew safety.
Navigation and Access Notes
• When the highway is fully closed, the alternate Highway 97A/97B route remains the designated corridor for travel between Sicamous and Salmon Arm.
• Digital and static signage guides drivers on closures and detour information; GPS systems may not reflect many of the latest temporary changes, so relying on posted signs and DriveBC updates is recommended.
This project is a key priority for regional mobility and safety, and while traffic disruptions continue through February, the work being completed now will support long-term transportation improvements for Sicamous and the wider Shuswap.
