Nearly two years have passed since the Red Bridge burned down in Kamloops, and the province is now gearing up to show off its plans to replace it.

Officials with BC’s transportation ministry are hosting two open house events in the coming weeks, where they’ll show off the options currently considered to improve transportation between Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc and Kamloops.

One of the links connecting the two communities was lost when the Red Bridge, the oldest of the city’s bridges, was destroyed by fire and arson is suspected.

The two events offer not just a look at what could replace the bridge, but the public gets a chance to give their input.

“Provide your feedback about the options we are evaluating to improve transportation in the area, particularly the connection between Tḱemlúps te Secwépemc and Kamloops following the loss of the Red Bridge,” an event poster reads.

A ministry spokesperson wasn’t immediately able to respond to requests for more information on the design options that might be presented at the two events.

The first will be held at Moccasin Square Gardens on June 3. The second will be at the Sandman Centre Kia Lounge on June 11.

According to the ministry webpage, the Tk’emlups-Kamloops transportation network project includes a conceptual design to replace the bridge in the same location, but it will also assess other options after reviewing traffic data and how it would affect other infrastructure.

The 88-year-old bridge spanning the South Thompson River connected Lorne Street to the Mount Paul industrial park until it burned down in September 2024. The police investigation into who started the fire is still ongoing.

More information on the open house events and how to provide feedback to the province can be found here.