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Bridge build east of Enderby gets winter start

A new steel Baxter Bridge will replace the old wooden structure on the Shuswap River at Ashton Creek
Roger Knox
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Construction on the new Baxter Bridge at Ashton Creek east of Enderby, will begin this winter. The old wooden bridge, built in 1950, has reached the end of its lifespan, but will remain open to travellers during construction. (Contributed)

Out with the old, in with the new.

People travelling between Enderby and Lumby will have a safer and more reliable bridge connecting the communities with the replacement of Baxter Bridge.

Construction to replace the bridge located on Trinity Valley Road, 11 kilometres east of Enderby, will start this winter.

A new climate-resilient, two-lane steel-and-concrete bridge will replace the existing single-lane wooden bridge built in 1950 that has reached the end of its lifespan.

The existing bridge will remain open during construction with occasional minor delays for drivers. The project is anticipated to be completed in spring of 2026.

A contract for $16.6 million has been awarded to Formula Contractors Ltd.

Project updates and information can be found at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/transportation-projects/other-transportation-projects/baxter-bridge.

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Roger Knox

About the Author: Roger Knox

I am a journalist with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. I started my career in radio and have spent the last 21 years working with Black Press Media.
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