TransLink says the Pattullo Bridge is safe, but they will be installing netting under specific sections of the bridge to catch debris and minimize the risk to people and vehicles that cross under the bridge.
Work will start today and continue through April.
Netting will be installed below the bridge at six areas: the New Westminster approach above Front and Columbia Streets, two sections on the truss structure over the Fraser River, and three sections on the Surrey approach over the SFPR, side roads and rail tracks.
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Jan. 6 and 7 from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., single lane closures will be required overnight on Front Street for preparation work. Single lane alternating traffic will be in place during this time. Temporary lane closures on Front Street, Columbia Street, the Pattullo Bridge and the South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR) will be required for preparation work and installation.
Translink says work will help ensure safety and the longevity of the bridge. It will not address other structural issues such as narrow lanes, need for barriers to protect pedestrians and cyclists, or seismic concerns.
For information on the traffic impacts, customers can:
- Visit www.translink.ca/pattullo
- Follow TransLink on Twitter
- Or call Customer Service at 604-953-3333
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