This Is What The Pattullo Bridge Will Look Like Once Complete

With the Pattullo Bridge Replacement project nearing completion, now is a good time to look back on all this project has gone through. Crews officially began working on the early stages of construction in February of 2021.

They originally expected to open the new crossing in 2023, however it was announced that a 2024 completion date is looking more realistic. And then in 2024, it was delayed to 2025. As of publishing, the Pattullo Bridge is anticipated to open in the Fall of 2025 with an exact date coming soon.

The $1.377 billion project is being managed and supervised by Transportation Investment Corporation, a government-owned organization.

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As many have noticed, the original 80-year-old bridge has been in dire need of a makeover. Not only is the bridge old, but it is no longer able to accommodate the number of daily crossings.

For this reason, the lanes on the bridge are being built 10% wider and will therefore accommodate heavier traffic.

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In addition, the bridge will be built with the possibility to expand into six lanes, although as of now it will open as a four-lane crossing (two lanes in each direction).

Also, the bridge will have separated bike lanes and pedestrian paths on the edges in both directions.

Pattullo Bridge Replacement

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%.
Improved community connections in New Westminster and Surrey.
Separate pedestrian and cyclist paths.

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The crossing is part of the Major Road Network, serving primarily as a connection between Surrey, New Westminster and Burnaby. As a result, it is a critical transportation link for the movement of people, goods, and services.

To facilitate the new bridge there will be a realignment and extension of Scott Road creating a direct connection to King George Boulevard. In addition, the bridge will connect with the westbound lanes of Highway 17.