When traffic comes to a standstill on the WR Bennett Bridge, drivers tend to suggest a second crossing of Okanagan Lake can't come soon enough.

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But by the time all the necessary connections would be built, and a second bridge in place, the price tag would likely be in the neighbourhood of $1Billion.

A second bridge would also mean a lot of disturbance along whatever right-of-way is chosen. In addition, it would be a less direct route to the destination of most drivers. 

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Is it possible that technology and lifestyle changes over the next two decades might make a second bridge unnecessary? 

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City of Kelowna Transportation Manager Rafael Villereal pointed out a second bridge would be a Provincial responsibility, but any option comes with a very high cost and a lot of downsides.