Banford Bridge Replacement
Timeline
- September 25: Fortis preparation works completed.
- October 1: Banford Bridge decommissioned and north leg of McGuire intersection closed.
- October 6: Single-lane alternating traffic control begins within McGuire intersection.
- December 15: Work is scheduled to be completed.
Traffic Management
Banford Road at McGuire Road will be closed to all traffic through the work zone. A detour route will be in effect to access properties via Prairie Central Road. Traffic will be single-lane alternating at the Banford/McGuire intersection for east and west bound traffic on McGuire Road.
Project Details
The project includes the following:
- Realignment of existing Fortis Gas Main to run south along Banford from Prairie Central Road
- The removal of the existing 7m bridge replaced with a new 9m wide bridge complete with concrete filled steel piles.
- The bridge will be wider, allowing additional space for pedestrian passage and for vehicles to turn on the bridge.
- Reconstruction of the banks of Semiault Creek.
- Restoration and vegetative planting of the watercourse channel cross section.
- Road construction works.
- Replacement of the 600mm diameter storm main across McGuire Road.
- Re-alignment of 50mm diameter water main across the underside of the proposed bridge.
Background Information
Banford Bridge over Semiault Creek at the intersection of Banford Road and McGuire Road is one of 23 roadway bridges in Chilliwack. This particular bridge has been previously identified in inspection reports as needing a full replacement due to its age and poor condition.
In 2024, the City hired ISL Engineering and Land Services to provide detailed engineering, environmental and construciton services for the bridge replacement.
In 2025, City Council accepted staff recommendation to award the low-bid tender for construction to West Shore Constructors Limited.
Wanting to Know More?
If you have any questions about the Banford Bridge replacement, please contact the Engineering Department at 604-793-2907 or [email protected].
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