William R. Bennett Bridge

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The William R. Bennett Bridge, scheduled for completion in the summer of 2008, is the centerpiece of a revitalized road network in the Okanagan.

The five-lane structure will relieve congestion along Highway 97, ensuring the safe, efficient movement of people and goods through this growing corridor. It will play a pivotal role in growing the regional economy, particularly the Okanagan’s signature tourism industry.

The William R. Bennett Bridge replaces the current three-lane Okanagan Lake Bridge in Kelowna. This corridor is the most congested stretch of highway outside the Lower Mainland accommodating an average of 46,000 vehicles per day. By 2017, more than 69,000 vehicles are expected to use the new bridge each day.