6th Street Active Transportation Bridge

The City is getting ready to build the new 6th Street Active Transportation Bridge — critical downtown infrastructure that will improve community gathering spaces, accessibility and connectivity.

Follow along here for updates about the work ahead and check out the 6th Street Bridge frequently asked questions page.

About the proposed design

A four-metre-wide, symmetrical, cable-stayed design was chosen for the project by Courtenay Council in December 2020. This design requires a smaller staging area during construction, with less impact on traffic and the environment while remaining visually appealing.

Current status

• The construction contract has been awarded to Surespan Group, a B.C.-based company specializing in bridge construction.
• Materials ordering, permitting and other preparatory steps are now underway.
• There are no traffic and pedestrian disruptions at this time.

About the bridge

The bridge’s four-metre-wide symmetrical cable-stayed design was chosen by council in 2020 because the design requires a smaller staging area during construction, with less impact on traffic and the environment.

Costs and funding

The 6^th Street Bridge will be paid for with a mix of long-term borrowing, reserves and grant funds, including:

• $2.5 million from the Active Transportation Fund
• $2.555 million from Growing Communities Fund
• $500,000 from Canada Community Building Fund 

Project highlights

Watch for more here soon!