Construction crews are set to begin work on improving the southbound Simon Fraser Bridge in Prince George.
According to the province, some of the upgrades will include a full deck replacement and strengthening of the truss.
Other work will include wider shoulders and replacing the existing railings with bridge barriers.
It will improve conditions for the nearly 18-thousand vehicles that make the crossing every day.
The original bridge was first built in 1963 and serves as the main north-south route through Prince George.
The budget is $20.5 million dollars and once complete will increase the current height restrictions at the underpass, allowing taller transport vehicles to move through more easily.
During construction, the crossing will be reduced to two-lane traffic using the northbound structure.
It’s anticipated the project will wrap up by the end of this year.
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