Overlanders Bridge

The Overlanders Bridge is a bridge that spans the Thompson River in Kamloops, British Columbia. It connects Fortune Drive and Tranquille Road in the north with Victoria Street in the south.[1] The bridge carries approximately 42,000 vehicles daily.[2] The City of Kamloops rehabilitated the bridge in 2015 following reports indicating significant wear on both the bridge deck and the west sidewalk.[2]

Overlanders Bridge
Coordinates50°40′53.7″N 120°20′59.8″W
CarriesFour lanes of Fortune Dr, pedestrians and bicycles
CrossesThompson River
LocaleKamloops, British Columbia
Characteristics
DesignArch Bridge
Total length600 m
History
Opened22 November 1961
Statistics
Daily traffic42,000
Location

Overlanders was the winning entry, submitted by Joan Lyons, to a naming contest run by the Kamloops Sentinel newspaper.[3] The name commemorates the pioneers who travelled overland from Fort Garry, Manitoba to Kamloops in 1862.[3] The incorrect name of Overlander is in common use and previously appeared in official documentation before being corrected to Overlanders.[4]

References
  1. Google (20 July 2017). "Overlanders Bridge" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 20 July 2017.
  2. "Overlanders Bridge Rehabilitation Project Frequently Asked Questions" (PDF). City of Kamloops. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  3. "Bridges of Kamloops – Part 2-Overlanders Bridge". North Shore Business Improvement Association. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
  4. "Q: How and when did Overlander Bridge become known as Overlanders Bridge?". Kamloops This Week. Retrieved 2021-11-06.


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