The B.C. government says permanent repairs to flood-damaged sections of the Trans Canada Highway through the Fraser Canyon will be getting underway this fall.

It says three contracts for development and early construction work on three sections of Highway 1 have been awarded to three different companies.

The ECV Group will work on repairs to the Falls Creek Bridge, 55 km south of Spences Bridge, Ledcor will work on the Tank Hill Crossing, 23 km south of Spences Bridge, and Kiewit Infrastructure will work on the Nicomen River Bridge, 19 km south of Spences Bridge.

“We have made exceptional progress in restoring our highway networks from November’s storms, and these contract awards are another significant step,” Transportation Minister, Rob Fleming, said.

The government says this work is expected to be “substantially complete” by 2024, returning the highway, which was significantly damaged by atmospheric river storms last November, to its previous capacity.

“The projects will be completed through a collaborative construction model where the ministry and contractor work together to complete the design and construction of the project, including sharing risks and incentives,” the government added, in a statement.

As well, early work to repair flood-damaged sections of the Coquihalla is well underway at three sites – the Bottletop, Juliet, and Jessica bridges. That government says that work is set to be “substantially complete” this winter, creating temporary four-lane access on the Coquihalla while permanent repairs are done.

The government also says crews are making considerable progress on Highway 8 between Merritt and Spences Bridge with all residents now able to return home. That stretch of highway is expected to open to the general public before the end of this year.

“Over the last year, I have witnessed the remarkable dedication of our ministry staff, contractors, Indigenous and municipal leaders, and people from all walks of life who have come together to support the recovery from the unprecedented floods,” Fleming added.

“Our government will continue forward with that same dedication into this next phase of recovery as we build back stronger to keep people safe from future extreme weather events.”

Drivers are being told to expect delays in traffic on three highways due to construction, including periods of single-lane alternating traffic and short, intermittent full closures.

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