The City of Colwood officially opened the new Galloping Goose Bridge on April 9, 2026, providing a safer, uninterrupted path for the thousands of people who travel through the community each day. The structure allows pedestrians and cyclists to pass over the busy Sooke Road, also known as the Old Island Highway, eliminating the need for a previously confusing and dangerous detour.
Before the new bridge was built, those using the 55-kilometre Galloping Goose Regional Trail were forced to navigate a route along Wale Road, wait at traffic signals, and travel along the highway sidewalk to reconnect with the path. Now, the 38-metre-long and 4-metre-wide bridge offers a direct crossing for the approximately 1,000 people who use this section of the trail on an average day.
The total cost of the project was $6.3 million. Funding was provided through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, which included contributions of more than $1.9 million from the federal government and over $1.6 million from the provincial government. The need for an overpass had been a priority in the City of Colwood‘s long-term planning since 2015.
The bridge is located on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking people, including the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. As part of the site development, the city is working with the Songhees Nation to include Indigenous art elements in the bridge design.
