WR Bennett Bridge

• Semi-truck blocking traffic along W.R. Bennett Bridge in Kelowna

  DriveBC says motorists should watch for traffic control and expect major delays.

  Traffic

  Oct 10, 2023
  
• Second bridge in Central Okanagan not a solution to traffic congestion, says ministry

  "A second crossing is something that people have felt very passionate about," said Steve Sirett, district manager with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. 

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2023
  
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• No second crossing for West Kelowna rankles some commuters

  In July, the provincial government released its 20-year plan for transportation and re-announced its findings last week.

  Traffic

  Oct 3, 2023
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• Plans to make traffic run smoothly through the Central Okanagan taking shape

  The strategy recognizes Highway 97 as the heart of the area’s transportation network, connecting 10 urban centers and providing vital links to the Lower Mainland and Alberta.

  Traffic

  Sep 28, 2023
• Okanagan man with long criminal record charged in connection with Kelowna, B.C. standoff

  RCMP set up a blockade near Gorman Brothers Sawmill in West Kelowna, but they blew through it, damaging a police car in the process.

  Crime

  Jan 5, 2023
• Slow going for westbound bridge traffic in Kelowna

  Webcam photos from DriveBC show dozens of vehicles lined up in the westbound lanes.

  Traffic

  Dec 20, 2022
• West Kelowna fire crews battle, extinguish 2 grass fires at opposite ends of city

  One fire happened near the W.R. Bennett Bridge, the other in the Glenrosa area. Both were quickly extinguished.

  Canada

  Mar 20, 2021
• Kelowna RCMP impound speeding, then abandoned vehicle; investigation underway

  The white SUV was later found abandoned on McKenzie Road, though the driver was not located despite a search that involved police dog services.

  Crime

  Jan 15, 2021
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• UPDATE: Traffic incident cleared on W.R. Bennett Bridge

  Incident affecting traffic heading from Kelowna to West Kelowna.

  Traffic

  Feb 12, 2019
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• Two-vehicle crash causes major traffic delays on WR Bennett Bridge

  A pickup truck rear-ended a small car, causing heavy damage to the car and reducing traffic on the WR Bennett Bridge to one lane.

  Traffic

  May 24, 2018