New lane on Alex Fraser Bridge to reduce traffic congestion
Channel: GovernmentofBC
Date: 2017-01-19

The governments of BC and Canada are providing funding of just over $70 million to construct an additional lane on the Alex Fraser Bridge.

The project will  add a 7th lane to the Alex Fraser by narrowing the six existing lanes slightly and removing the shoulders. 13 electronic message signs will also be added across the Lower Mainland to provide real-time crossing delay information for drivers. Extra lane to be in place by spring 2018.

Learn more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2017TRAN0007-000092