US EditionOld 1-Lane Bridge in North Okanagan to Be Replaced with Modern 2-Lane Version - Okanagan
- The Ministry of Transportation announced in early 2025 that construction to replace the one-lane Baxter Bridge east of Enderby will begin this winter with a new two-lane steel and concrete bridge upstream.
- The replacement follows safety concerns and the expiration of Baxter Bridge's 75-year lifespan as a load-bearing structure, though an earlier 2023 plan considered preserving it for pedestrians.
- The new bridge is designed to offer increased clearance over the Shuswap River, enabling vessel passage during high water events, and will involve adjusting Trinity Valley Road to improve safety and reduce disruptions.
- Local residents, including Greg Robinson, have protested since April with up to 110 people urging to save Baxter Bridge, expressing they feel "totally unheard" despite contacting the ministry and officials.
- While demolition has not started, equipment and cranes have arrived suggesting imminent removal, but the ministry remains silent on timing and insists demolition is necessary due to safety and maintenance costs.
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