Emil Anderson selected for $245M highway widening project
Crews will improve 2.6 kilometres of Highway 1 between the recently completed Illecillewaet project and the Jack MacDonald Snowshed.
Key takeaways:
- The project includes 2.6 km of highway upgrades, rockfall and avalanche mitigation, climate change resiliency, median dividers and roadside barriers.
- Emil Anderson Construction’s team includes Urban Systems Ltd., BASIS Engineering Ltd., Ecoscape Environmental Consultants Ltd., 6 Point Engineering Ltd.
- Some early construction is planned in the fall of 2024 with major construction expected to begin in the spring of 2025. Work is expected to wrap up in 2028.
The Whole Story:
Preliminary construction is expected to begin this fall on a project to provide a smoother driving experience and reduce congestion on Highway 1 east of Revelstoke.
Following a competitive procurement process, the province has selected a preferred proponent to design and build the Highway 1 Jumping Creek to MacDonald Snowshed project. The highway will be expanded to four lanes, reducing congestion and improving safety for everyone on the road. Improvements also include adding a centre median and roadside barriers.
The preferred proponent team selected to enter final contract negotiations with the province is Emil Anderson Construction.
Their team includes:
- Emil Anderson Construction (EAC) Inc.
- Urban Systems Ltd.
- BASIS Engineering Ltd.
- Ecoscape Environmental Consultants Ltd.
- 6 Point Engineering Ltd.
“Emil Anderson Construction is excited to be part the Jumping Creek to MacDonald Snowshed project along the Trans Canada Highway,” said Emil Anderson officials. “Having recently completed both the Illecillewaet Brake Check and Kickinghorse Canyon Projects along this corridor, we understand how important these highway upgrades are to keep people and goods moving across the province while increasing overall highway safety. We are looking forward to collaborating and working with all of partners involved in this work, while delivering another successful project in the area.”
Some early construction is planned in the fall of 2024 with major construction expected to begin in the spring of 2025. The project, which will proceed under a Design-build delivery model, is expected to be completed by the spring of 2028.
The Jumping Creek project will improve approximately 2.6 kilometres of Highway 1 between the recently completed Illecillewaet project and the Jack MacDonald Snowshed.
The total estimated project budget is $245 million. The province is providing $200 million, with the federal government contributing the remainder as part of the New Building Canada Fund.
