Marsden Street & Bridge Temporary Closure – Active Transportation Project to Begin

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The City of Kimberley is advising residents and visitors that construction on the Marsden Street Active Transportation Project will begin on Monday, June 16, 2025, and is expected to continue over the coming months.

This important infrastructure project will enhance safety and accessibility in the area through three significant upgrades. A new sidewalk will be constructed along the north side of Marsden Street, connecting Rotary Drive and Warren Avenue. The Marsden–Montgomery intersection will be realigned. At the same time, stormwater system improvements will be completed throughout the corridor.

To accommodate this work, Marsden Street will be closed to vehicle traffic from Rotary Drive to Warren Avenue starting June 16. This includes the Marsden Street Bridge. As construction progresses, limited local vehicle access may be restored temporarily on either side of the bridge. Please see the attached map for details.

Detour Information:

  • Vehicle traffic between Rotary Drive and Warren Avenue should use Archibald Bridge or Black Bear Bridge.
  • Access to the lower Creekside/Blarchmont neighbourhood will remain available via Stiles Street or Caldwell Street.
  • Pedestrian access across the bridge will generally be maintained, though brief full closures may occur.
  • Pedestrian access to the skatepark and Kimberley Fellowship Baptist Church will remain open. Additional parking is available along the west side of Rotary Drive and Montgomery Avenue.

The City has contracted NXTLVL Consulting and Excavation Ltd. as the primary contractor for this project. Please obey all posted signage and closures for your safety and the safety of workers.

This project has been made possible through an active transportation grant received from the Province of BC. We appreciate the public’s patience and cooperation during this temporary disruption. While the work may cause short-term inconvenience, it will result in long-term improvements to the area’s infrastructure, safety, and walkability.