Replacement of the Ketza River Mine Access Road Bridges #1 and 2

Community where work will occur: Town of Ross River

Traditional Territory where work will occur: The Kaska Nation

Description: The bridge locations are Bridge #1: 61.700556 N, 132.156667 W and Bridge #2: 61.684444 N, 132.173333 W. This project includes replacement of the existing steel girder bridge and degraded timber foundation with new timber decking, concrete foundations, and retaining walls, and re-using the existing steel girders for the new bridge structure. Work also includes installation of temporary access bridges to maintain vehicular access throughout construction, regrading of approaches, flow diversion, and rip rap installation. All in-stream work will be completed during fish timing window (July 1 – August 30, 2023).