There will be a whole new view as you drive up Island Highway into Colwood this week with the installation of the bridge spans for the pedestrian and cycling overpass connecting the Galloping Goose trail over Sooke Road in Colwood.
Updated September 2025 with image of bridge work in progress:
Working through the night this week, the steel spans which were constructed offsite by Surespan, will be craned into place. (See this traffic advisory for closure times and detour details.)
The steel spans will be installed atop the abutment (wall structure) and pier (column structure) on each side over Monday and Tuesday nights. On Wednesday night the third and final centre span will be installed.
Thursday night, the bridge decking will be installed which will again necessitate the closure of Island Highway for this work directly above the road.
This fall, following bridge installation, the approach ramps will be filled using mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) embankments and the approaches will be paved. Lighting, fencing, railings and final landscaping are to be complete well before the March 2026 grant deadline.
This new pedestrian and cycling overpass was made possible thanks to a grant of $3.6M from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure program.
Creating a safe, seamless connection is one way to encourage more residents and visitors to choose to travel in and around Colwood on foot or by bike, and to enjoy this picturesque multi-use trail that runs through the heart of Colwood as it follows the old railway line on its 55km journey from Victoria to Sooke.
This supports our community's goals related to health and well being, easing traffic congestion, attracting customers to nearby businesses, improving air quality, and reducing our climate impact.
How many pedestrians and cyclists use the Goose in Colwood?
The pedestrian and cycling counter at Wale Road shows average weekly traffic of 6,085 counts each week. (Source: https://data.eco-counter.com/public2/?id=100057505)
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Sandra Russell, Communications Manager
srussell@colwood.ca
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