Overnight closures are coming to a stretch of the Island Highway later this month as work ramps up on the Galloping Goose pedestrian and cycling bridge.
The highway will be closed between Wale Road and Goldstream Avenue on Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., and again on Friday, Aug. 29, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Detours will route drivers along Wale and Goldstream, with signage and traffic control personnel in place.
Local traffic will still be able to access the area, and emergency vehicles will be given priority.
On-site work is set to resume Aug. 18 as crews prepare to install the bridge spans and decking over the highway.
Steel fabrication – completed at a contractor’s yard in Duncan – has wrapped up, with girders expected to be lifted into place during the overnight closures. Construction of the approach ramps is slated for September.
The $3.6-million project, funded through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure program with additional city reserves covering the balance, remains on schedule for completion by year’s end.
Once finished, the overpass will connect the Galloping Goose Regional Trail across the busy highway, creating a safer link for pedestrians and cyclists.
Work on the project began March 26 with underground utility installation and site preparation.
The construction timeline is estimated at 32 weeks, with the city aiming to wrap up before the 2026 grant funding deadline.
"The community’s patience with construction and detours is appreciated, and we look forward to opening the new bridge to the public once completed," said the City in a release.
