Replace Red Bridge
Petitioners ask the Government of Canada to fund and fast-track replacing the Red Bridge in Kamloops by immediately committing federal infrastructure funding and coordinating with B.C., the City and Tkémlúps te Secwépemc.
Why we would sign this petition
- Restores a vital crossing that would ease commuter, commercial and emergency access disruptions by reconnecting downtown Kamloops with surrounding lands.
- Channels federal infrastructure funds toward renewal and regional economic development while formalizing partnership with provincial, municipal and Indigenous governments.
- Fast-tracking construction would shorten disruption, reducing economic and mobility impacts on residents and businesses.
Why we wouldn’t sign this petition
- Requires substantial federal funding that may compete with other infrastructure priorities and budget constraints.
- Coordination among federal, provincial, municipal and Indigenous partners could be complex and delay effective action despite the intent to fast-track.
- A full replacement may take time; cheaper or quicker temporary crossings or repairs might restore some connectivity sooner.
The summary and both sets of reasons are AI-generated from the petition and given equal weight. Claims are the petitioners’ own; consult the official record for the full text.
Official petition
Petition to the Government of Canada Whereas: the Red Bridge in Kamloops, British Columbia, built in 1936, is a historic and modern-day vital transportation link connecting downtown Kamloops and Tkémlúps te Secwépemc lands; this iconic landmark was destroyed by arson in September 2024, disrupting transportation, local commerce and regional connectivity; the loss of this crossing continues to impact commuters, industry and emergency access; and this project aligns with federal priorities, including infrastructure renewal, economic development, climate resilience and Indigenous partnership. We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of Canada, call upon the Government of Canada to: 1. Fund and Fast-track the Red Bridge Replacement in Kamloops by working with the Province of British Columbia, the City of Kamloops and Tkémlúps te Secwépemc to support the speedy replacement of the Red Bridge; and 2. Immediately commit federal infrastructure funding to the construction of a new bridge to restore this critical transportation link.
Government response
No government response is available yet.