Overlanders Bridge
Overlanders Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 50°40′53.7″N 120°20′59.8″W / 50.681583°N 120.349944°W |
| Carries | Four lanes of Fortune Dr, pedestrians and bicycles |
| Crosses | Thompson River |
| Locale | Kamloops, British Columbia |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch Bridge |
| Total length | 600 m |
| History | |
| Opened | 22 November 1961 |
| Statistics | |
| Daily traffic | 42,000 |
| Location | |
 Interactive map of Overlanders Bridge | |
The Overlanders Bridge is a bridge that spans the Thompson River in Kamloops, British Columbia. It connects Fortune Drive and Tranquille Road in the north with Victoria Street in the south. The bridge opened on November 22, 1961, becoming the third bridge to traverse the Thompson River in this location (1901, 1925). The bridge carries approximately 42,000 vehicles daily. The City of Kamloops rehabilitated the bridge in 2015 following reports indicating significant wear on both the bridge deck and the west sidewalk.
Overlanders was the winning entry, submitted by Joan Lyons, to a naming contest run by the Kamloops Sentinel newspaper. The name commemorates the pioneers who travelled overland from Fort Garry, Manitoba to Kamloops in 1862. The incorrect name of Overlander is in common use and previously appeared in official documentation before being corrected to Overlanders.
See also
References
- ↑ "Overlanders Bridge" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
- 1 2 3 "Bridges of Kamloops – Part 2-Overlanders Bridge". North Shore Business Improvement Association. Archived from the original on 2022-04-18. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
- 1 2 "Overlanders Bridge Rehabilitation Project Frequently Asked Questions" (PDF). City of Kamloops. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 July 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ↑ "Q: How and when did Overlander Bridge become known as Overlanders Bridge?". Kamloops This Week. Archived from the original on 2021-11-09. Retrieved 2021-11-06.