Paradise Valley Bailey Bridge Abutments
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September 4, 2026 - Please be advised of the following update to the project's construction schedule:
The closure scheduled for Thursday, September 10 has been cancelled.
Impacts
Overnight bridge closure: Friday, Sept. 11
The first bridge closure is projected for:
- Friday, September 11, from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m.
As a reminder, please plan ahead as all traffic, pedestrians and cyclists will be restricted from crossing the bridge during this time. Exceptions will be made for emergency vehicles. Emergency vehicle access would be facilitated in the event of an emergency, and work would be postponed to facilitate evacuation or responder access. If you have an emergency and need to cross the bridge during closure hours, please call 911.
Several other nighttime bridge closures between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. will be required throughout the project. The contractor, District of Squamish, Squamish Lillooet Regional District, and emergency response agency partners will work closely together to ensure emergency response vehicles can respond to any public safety emergencies during these nighttime closures.
Overview
The District of Squamish has begun repair work on the Paradise Valley bailey bridge abutments in 2026. The abutments provide critical support of the bridge structure at both ends of the bridge and have been identified for repair through routine District bridge inspections. This work is required to improve the condition and safety of the bridge.
Construction is anticipated to be completed by the end of October 2026.
Background
The Paradise Valley Bailey Bridge is a critical piece of District infrastructure located on Paradise Valley Road, approximately 17km north of Downtown Squamish.
The bridge was built in the 1980s using timber abutments. The bridge undergoes routine inspections every two years, which have identified that the original timber abutments are deteriorating and in need of urgent repair.
The bridge is located along the sole access road for residences, businesses and infrastructure on the north side of the bridge; for both the District of Squamish and the Squamish Lillooet Regional District (SLRD) jurisdiction.
Following the identified deficiencies in the abutments, the District hired a bridge engineer to complete a design for repairing the abutments. It is expected that there will be traffic access disruptions during construction. The District, in coordination with the SLRD, is working to understand and minimize the impacts of the repair work for public, commercial and emergency services access.
Project Details
Design and finalization of the construction method is anticipated to be complete in 2025 with construction planned for 2026. Exact timing will be confirmed once a contractor is secured and the workplan is finalized.
Location
Budget
- The District’s current Financial Plan includes a total budget of $3.1M.
- This project is anticipated to be funded through District of Squamish reserves.
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FAQ
The bridge abutments have been identified for repair through routine District biennial bridge inspections. This work is required to improve the condition and safety of this critical piece of infrastructure that provides access to the north part of Paradise Valley
The District is currently working with consultants to design the project in a way that will minimize access disruptions. We recognize the Paradise Valley bailey bridge is the sole road access to homes, businesses, government facilities and infrastructure, both within the District of Squamish and the SLRD. The District will provide additional information as soon as it is available. Please sign up to receive direct project updates via email.
Full replacement of the bridge would require a substantially greater budget. Further, the bridge is in good structural condition and the planned abutment repairs are expected to extend the overall lifespan of the bridge abutments by 50 years. In addition, replacing only the abutments will significantly reduce the impact to the community in terms of access disruptions.
The District recognizes the need to maintain adequate emergency services during the repair work and we are currently exploring ways to mitigate risks and potential impacts during the repair works.
Initial notices are being delivered to residents and businesses north of the bridge to inform of the project. Area residents and businesses are encouraged to join our mailing list for direct updates throughout the project.
Yes, the bridge will maintain the current load capacity during construction. Note that this bridge is currently load rated and road users must ensure that they are following these restrictions.