Why Pattullo Bridge is closed?
The lane closures will start at 10 p.m. and run until 5 a.m. the following day. The closures are necessary to ensure the safety of bridge maintenance crews as they inspect and maintain the bridge.
Is Pattullo Bridge being replaced?
The Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project will replace the existing and aging Pattullo Bridge with a new, four-lane, tolled, bridge. Construction of the new Pattullo Bridge will begin in 2019 and the new bridge will open in 2023.
What will the new Pattullo Bridge look like?
The new bridge will be located just north and upstream of the existing bridge, and will provide: A safer crossing with wider lanes and a centre median that separates traffic travelling in opposite directions. Modern lane widths to increase capacity on the bridge by 10%.
Who owns the Pattullo Bridge?
It was named in honour of Thomas Dufferin Pattullo, the 22nd Premier of British Columbia….
| Pattullo Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Carries | Four lanes of British Columbia Highway 1A/99A, pedestrians and bicycles |
| Crosses | Fraser River |
| Locale | New Westminster Surrey |
| Maintained by | TransLink |
What happened on Alex Fraser Bridge?
B.C. Driver allegedly hit by ‘ice bomb’ on Alex Fraser Bridge settles lawsuit Back to video. On Dec. 5, 2016, Sanders, a transport driver who lives in Surrey, says he was heading home across the bridge that spans Richmond and Delta when his SUV was hit by a large piece of ice.
Why is the Pattullo Bridge so important?
The Pattullo Bridge is a key connection between the communities of Surrey and New Westminster. The new four-lane toll-free bridge will provide important improvements for everyone using the bridge, including people who are driving, cycling or walking, as well as communities on either side of the bridge, including:
What will happen to the existing bridge after the new bridge?
Dedicated walking and cycling lanes, separated from traffic by a barrier on both sides of the bridge The new bridge is scheduled to open in 2024. The existing bridge will remain in use until the new bridge is open to traffic. Once the new bridge is open, the existing bridge will be removed.
When will the new bridge open?
The new bridge is scheduled to open in 2024. The existing bridge will remain in use until the new bridge is open to traffic. Once the new bridge is open, the existing bridge will be removed.