The re-opening of Wilkinson Road Bridge has been pushed back by around two and half months.

The 75-year old bridge is being replaced in a $6.5-million dollar projects that also includes upgrades to underground utilities, and to cycling and and pedestrian infrastructure.

Wilkinson Road between Mann Avenue and Greenlea Drive was closed to all traffic on June 6. It was announced at that time it would be re-opened in late-November.

Saanich staff now say the expected re-opening has been pushed back to early-February. The delay is attributed to "constraints in winter paving ability and complexities in coordinating third party utilities."