Residents will have several opportunities this month to help shape the future of transportation connections between Kamloops and Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc following the loss of the Red Bridge.

The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Transit has launched a new round of public engagement for the Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc – City of Kamloops Transportation Network Improvements Project, a planning initiative aimed at identifying the best long-term transportation solutions for the area.

An online survey and project information boards are available from June 3 to June 26, while two in-person open houses are scheduled for Kamloops residents to learn more about the project and provide feedback directly to the project team.

The first open house will be held June 3 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Moccasin Square Gardens on Chief Alex Thomas Way. A second session is scheduled for June 11 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Kia Lounge at Sandman Centre.

According to the ministry, feedback gathered during the engagement process will help inform recommendations for future transportation improvements, alongside input from Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc, the City of Kamloops and technical, environmental and financial assessments.

Among the options currently under consideration are a modern replacement for the former Red Bridge, an active transportation-only crossing for pedestrians and cyclists, and improvements to the surrounding Highway 5 North transportation network.

The project is being carried out in partnership between the province, Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and the City of Kamloops. Officials say the work is intended to improve transportation connections between the two communities while respecting the cultural significance of the former Red Bridge site.

The project team has spent the past year examining transportation needs in the area and exploring opportunities for broader network improvements along Highway 5 North. At the same time, planners have been advancing preliminary design work for potential bridge replacement options that would meet modern engineering standards.

Through the fall of 2025 and spring of 2026, crews completed geotechnical, environmental and archaeological assessments on both sides of the South Thompson River and within the river itself to support future planning efforts.

The ministry says the three governments remain committed to moving the planning process forward and improving transportation connections in the region.

Residents can learn more about the project and complete the survey through June 26 on the Ministry of Transportation and Transit website.