Temporary stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge closure will impact all traffic this weekend for construction
A temporary closure of the stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge will impact traffic between Surrey and New Westminster this weekend.
Fraser Crossing Partners, which is designing, building, and partially financing the stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge (Riverview Bridge), has announced that a full closure in both directions for crews to finish top lift paving works on the bridge deck.
The closure will begin on Friday, April 24, at 9 p.m. and continue until Monday, April 27, at approximately 5 a.m.
Kenneth Chan
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“This work is weather dependent, and confirmation of the closure will be communicated in advance via traffic media and posted on DriveBC.ca,” explained Fraser Crossing Partners in a public advisory.
“All traffic pattern changes will be well signed, and traffic control personnel will be on site to assist as required. Access to businesses along King George Boulevard in Surrey and businesses in downtown New Westminster will be maintained.”
Kenneth Chan
Drivers and commuters are being asked to plan their routes accordingly and take the Port Mann or Alex Fraser bridges during the weekend closure. Traffic on the other two crossings may be heavier due to the round-the-clock closures on the staləwasəm bridge.
Passengers on the N19 NightBus trips will also be rerouted over the Queensborough and Alex Fraser bridges.
“stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge users may experience longer than normal travel times due to weekend closure,” added Fraser River Crossings. “We appreciate your patience while we complete this work.”
Fraser Crossing Partners is also targeting a mid-2026 completion date for a new Highway 17 off-ramp, multi-use paths, and sidewalks. This is because the Pattullo Bridge needs to be partially removed before work on those can begin.
The removal of the Pattullo Bridge, which officially closed in mid-February, is slated to start in late February and will last approximately two years.
The new stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge will be owned and operated by the provincial government, rather than TransLink — freeing up TransLink’s resources that were previously dedicated to maintaining and operating the old bridge.
With files from Amir Ali and Kenneth Chan