Home »
Alexander Bridge completed
Kootenay East MLA and Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett joined: Lois Halko, Mayor of Sparwood; Mike Sosnowski, Regional District of East Kootenay Electoral Area A Director; Ken Wildeman, District of Elkford Councilor; Mary Giuliano, Mayor of Fernie; Jack Bennetto, District Manager, Highways; and Mandy McGregor, District of Elkford Councilor to celebrate the completion of the Alexander Bridge on November 4.
The $5.3-million project replaced the old bridge, built in 1953, with a new two-lane bridge and the straightening of approaches to the bridge, improving safety for motorists along this section of highway. The contract for construction was awarded to Copcan Contracting Ltd. from Nanaimo.
“The Alexander Bridge is a very important safety improvement to Highway 3. This bridge is one of several bridges that our government has replaced since first being elected in 2001. As of today, we are pleased to announce that all of the bridges between Fernie and the Alberta border have been replaced, improving safety and comfort for all motorists,” Bennett stated.
Above photo: Left to right, Lois Halko, Mayor Sparwood; Andrew MacIntyre; Ken Wildeman, Elkford Councilor; Mike Sosnowski, Area A Regional Director; Bill Bennett, MLA for Kootenay East; Mary Giuliano, Mayor of Fernie; and Mandy McGregor, Elkford Councilor, at the opening celebration of the Alexander Bridge. The Alexander Bridge is the final bridge to be replaced between the Alberta border and Fernie.
Submitted
