Contract for 6th Street Active Transportation Bridge awarded

The contract for construction of the 6^th Street Active Transportation Bridge in Courtenay has been awarded to BC-owned and operated company Surespan Group and a preliminary schedule for the project is now available.

“This is an exciting step for this piece of important urban infrastructure that will improve east-west connections, create an accessible crossing, increase access to our downtown core, link cycling and walking paths and add to our work to improve Courtenay’s riverfront,” said Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells.

Work on the four-metre wide bridge that will connect 6^th Street to Simms Park is expected to begin in September 2025. The project team is currently procuring materials and supplies and preparing permits for the work to start.

Construction is expected to be complete in fall 2026.

The 6^th Street Bridge is a key component in a collection of initiatives and projects currently underway to achieve the long-term vision for the City’s downtown hub. Among the related efforts are upcoming demolition of three vacant buildings on the waterfront, the 6^th Street Active Corridor project and new transit exchange plans.

Details about traffic impacts and related Simms Park closures will be shared in the coming months as specific tasks and dates are confirmed. Traffic disruptions are expected to be focused on 6^th Street – access to all businesses in the area will be maintained.

This project is funded in part by the Government in Canada, who awarded $2.5 million through the federal Active Transportation Fund. In total $5.5 million has been awarded to the project from federal and provincial funding programs.

For more information visit courtenay.ca/6th-street-bridge