Bennett Bridge

• Bennett Bridge crash brings Central Okanagan traffic to a standstill

  The latest closure has renewed calls from local politicians and residents for a second crossing of Okanagan Lake.

  Canada

  Sep 22
  
• Kelowna bridge closure reignites talks regarding second crossing, regional bomb squad

  The bridge was closed for 12 hours while RCMP responded to a distraught driver who blocked the eastbound lanes of the bridge with his white van.

  Canada

  Jan 28, 2025
  
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• Seven vehicle crash on Bennett Bridge in Kelowna hampers morning commute

  The collision happened on the apex of the bridge involving seven vehicles.

  Traffic

  Apr 15, 2021
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• Motorcycle driver and passenger injured in crash on bridge in Kelowna

  Police said the Harley Davidson motorcycle rear-ended a westbound, silver Chevrolet Suburban when the driver of the SUV slammed on the brakes suddenly to avoid colliding with an unknown object on the road.

  News

  Oct 15, 2018
• Traffic moving again in West Kelowna

  An accident earlier Tuesday morning on the W.R. Bennett bridge contributed to major traffic back-ups and delays.

  News

  May 22, 2018
• Man pleads guilty in wild West Kelowna police chase

  Regan pleaded guilty to three of seven offences he's charged with.

  Crime

  Mar 16, 2017
• Two Kelowna men facing numerous charges after wild police chase

  Ryan Patrick Regan, 33, and Michael Anthony Dennison, 25, had their first court appearance Friday morning.

  Jan 13, 2017
• Vehicles collide as ducks cross Bennett Bridge

  The vehicle that stopped for the ducks kept going, as did the family of ducks.

  Jun 21, 2016
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• Police road check causes Bennett Bridge delays

  Traffic heading into Kelowna this morning was funneled to one lane on the Bennett Bridge.

  Dec 19, 2013