The District of Invermere has announced changes to the use of the 4^th Avenue Fort Point Bridge as a precursor to an eventual replacement of the old structure over the CP Rail line.

The bridge will become single-lane traffic only with a requirement for vehicles to stay 1.5 metres from the sidewalk.

“The changes are recommended in a recent engineering report received following the annual bridge inspection and are needed for public safety until a bridge replacement is constructed,” the district explained in a public notice.

Along with keeping 1.5 M from the sidewalk, with barriers being erected to keep motorists near the centre line of the road, there will be a maximum gross vehicle weight allowance of nine tonnes (including towed trailers) on the bridge at any time.

Additionally, there is a speed limit of 30 km/h for all vehicles approaching and crossing the bridge.

“Please pay careful attention to the changes and yield to oncoming traffic when approaching the Fort Point Bridge. The District of Invermere apologizes in advance for any traffic delays or disruptions that these important changes to motor vehicle movements may impose on the public,” the district noted.

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