Mending a critical highway corridor for travelers and local communities through a collaborative contract delivery model

At a Glance

  • 80m

    Single-Span Bridge

  • 2.2KM

    Highway & Drainage

Highway 1 at Falls Creek Corridor Reinstatement

Highway 1 at the Falls Creek crossing was one of many locations through the Fraser Canyon damaged during the November 2021 atmospheric river event. The deep fill culvert and its embankment suffered a washout and were damaged beyond repair.

The British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MOTT) opted to tackle this major rebuilding project through an alliance delivery model. MOTT engaged our team as the designer and BA Blacktop Infrastructure Inc. as the contractor to form the Falls Creek Alliance. This model allowed for a truly integrated team that could effectively collaborate and overcome the challenges of accelerated project schedules, a highly constrained site with hazardous environmental conditions, and design and construction of temporary and permanent structures.

Our role in the Alliance primarily involved the design of a new permanent bridge crossing with associated engineering services. We also led engagement activities with the 17 affected Indigenous groups to maximize inclusion for procurement, employment, and training opportunities.

Phase 1 of the project opened to two-lane traffic in December 2023, with project completion achieved in summer 2024.

At a Glance

  • 80m

    Single-Span Bridge

  • 2.2KM

    Highway & Drainage

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