A major infrastructure project in Kelowna is near completion.
The City of Kelowna says the new K.L.O. Bridge will officially open to traffic in late May, marking a major milestone in the K.L.O. Bridge and Roundabout Improvements Project.
Once open to traffic, The City says construction will continue on the south side of the project area. Work will continue on the roundabout, pathways and final site restoration. Construction is on track to be fully complete by fall 2026.
The new 35-metre clear-span bridge is built at a higher elevation to safely accommodate flood flows in Mission Creek. The City says removing in-stream concrete piers improves waterway health and allows for safer passage for users of the Mission Creek Greenway underneath the bridge.
The $23 million project replaces the original bridge constructed in 1949.
