Highway 95A, the ''Kimberley Highway'', is a 55 km (34 mi) long alternate route to
Highway 95
Route 95, or Highway 95, may refer to routes in the following countries:
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International
* European route E95
Australia
* Great Northern Highway (Western Australia)
* Fossickers Way (New South Wales)
Canada
* British Columbia Highway 95
...
that passes through the city of
Kimberley and the community of
Ta Ta Creek. The highway was created in 1968, when Highway 95 was re-routed from Highway 95A's current route to a path through the
Fort Steele
Fort Steele is a heritage site in the East Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia. This visitor attraction lies on the east shore of the Kootenay River between the mouths of the St. Mary River (British Columbia), St. Mary River and Wild H ...
area.
Major intersections
For south to north. The entire route is in the
Regional District of East Kootenay
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is a regional district in the Canadian province of British Columbia, Canada. In the 2016 census, the population was 60,439. Its area is . The regional district offices are in Cranbrook, the larges ...
.
McPhee Bridge
The McPhee Bridge, also known as the St. Mary's Bridge, rises high above the
St. Mary River and is near the
Canadian Rockies International Airport and the Shadow Mountain Golf Community. The bridge is used by over 12,000 people each day to travel between Cranbrook and Kimberley. It is right on the city boundary of northwest
Cranbrook. The present Bridge was opened on September 26, 1981.
Photo gallery
Kimberley BC Downtown on BC95A.jpg, Hwy 95A in downtown Kimberley.
British Columbia Highway 95A curve.jpg, Curve on Hwy 95A.
References
External links
Official Numbered Routes in British Columbiaby British Columbia Driving & Transportation
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