The Shane Creek Bridge on University Way is going to remain closed for another two to four weeks.
The city said as work has now commenced on the resurfacing for the Shane Creek Bridge deck, further deficiencies have been identified, increasing the scope of work for the project.
Despite the delay, the city says the project is expected to remain within the budget.
“We’re also taking advantage of University Way being closed to vehicles by undertaking a pothole sweep over the coming weeks and ensuring remedial work can be done on the road during this time," manager of roads and fleet Jordan Wiseman said. “We apologize for the estimated timeframe needing to be extended, but like a lot of upgrade work, once you start the work you identify various issues along the way. We appreciate everyone’s understanding."
The city is also urging pedestrians and cyclists to be cautious around active work sites. University Way is closed to traffic from Foothills to the entrance of UNBC however at any time, authorized construction vehicles may utilize the road as part of the work. Pedestrians and cyclists need to remain on the bike lanes and sidewalks and comply with the detour signs.
Work was originally supposed to take place between Aug. 8 and Sept. 1 but the project was delayed and work did not begin until Aug. 22, with an expected completion date of Sept. 15.
The road is closed between Foothills and the entrance to the University but the university entrance is still accessible via Tyner Boulevard. Transit service has also been impacted by this road closure as it requires a detour for Route 15 UNBC/Downtown.
