Owner
British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Client
Kicking Horse Canyon Constructors [Aecon, Parsons Corporation, Emil Anderson Construction]
Cost
$440 million CAD
Timeframe
October 2020
— December 2023
Services performed
Avalanche assessment (Engineer of Record) for 2.9 miles of highway including four bridge structures and rock catchment ditches. Provided structural engineers with design input values.
Description
Phase 4 of the Kicking Horse Canyon Project lies between the previously-completed Phase 3 West (Golden Hill to West Portal) and Phase 1 (Yoho Bridge) sections. The project upgrades approximately 2.9 miles of highway through the most challenging section of the canyon to improve safety. Part of the project scope was to mitigate rock fall and avalanche hazards with bridges, rock catchment ditches and other measures. Further, wildlife exclusion fencing and wildlife passage opportunities were added to reduce vehicle-animal collisions.
Geology
Limestone, slate, dolomite.
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Highlights
- Avalanche Impact assessment of bridge structures.
- Advanced modelling of different types of avalanches.
- Interpretation of long-term weather data.
Avalanche Impact - Dymanic Pressures
Bridge Girder Placement (www.kickinghorsecanyon.ca)