 The total cost of the project was approximately $13,000,000 (CAD).The Bridge was officially opened on July 11, 1973 by the Premier of British Columbia of the time, Dave Barrett.Between 2012 and 2013, the bridge was seismically retrofitted, which included the strengthening of the bridge structure, the installation of a new seismic restraint system, installation of new deck joints, and painting of various components.