Project, which also includes upgrades to Admirals Road, made possible thanks to federal Gas Tax Fund
April 26, 2014 – View Royal and Saanich, British Columbia – Infrastructure Canada
The Craigflower Bridge Replacement Project, linking the Town of View Royal and the District of Saanich, is nearing completion. The bridge is anticipated to re-open to vehicular traffic in early to mid-May. The replacement of the 80-year-old Craigflower Bridge, which now includes three vehicle lanes, bike lanes, widened sidewalks and enhanced lighting means that residents and businesses alike will benefit from an improved, and safer, significant transportation route.
The project also includes several upgrades to Admirals Road, between Island Highway and Gorge Road, such as the construction of new sidewalks, bike lanes and safety features, stormwater treatment facilities and rain gardens, as well as the replacement of sanitary sewer lines, storm drains and water mains and a complete road reconstruction.
The completed project will cost just over $15.5 million, and was made possible thanks to nearly $14 million through the federal Gas Tax Fund, over $1.2 million from the Town of View Royal and $320,000 from the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia.
Vincent Rabault
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and
Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
613-943-1838
Deb Becelaere
Superintendent of Engineering
Town of View Royal
250-479-6800
admiralsroad@saanich.ca
Jim Hemstock, P. Eng.
Project Manager
District of Saanich
250-475-5464
admiralsroad@saanich.ca
Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
Communications
250-356-6334
Paul Taylor
Director of Communications
UBCM
250-356-2938
Infrastructure Canada
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