William R. Bennett Bridge

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The William R. Bennett Bridge, opened in May 2008, is the centrepiece of a revitalized road network in the Okanagan.

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

The William R. Bennett Bridge replaced the 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 expcted to use the new bridge each day.