'Necessary upgrades' force overnight closures of Richmond bridge for three months
Upgrades that will improve safety, reliability, and the lifespan of the Dinsmore Bridge will soon start in Richmond, and drivers and commuters are being warned of extended traffic disruptions in the area.
Vancouver International Airport announced that full nightly closures of the busy Fraser River crossing will begin on Monday, Sept. 14 and last through to Thursday, Dec. 31.
According to YVR, the Dinsmore Bridge will remain open during the day, outside of closure hours, but the span will have a reduced speed limit of 30 km an hour during the work period.
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“YVR is committed to maintaining safe and reliable access to Sea Island and will be making necessary upgrades to the Dinsmore Bridge to ensure the longevity, resilience, and reliability of this critical piece of infrastructure,” said the airport online.
The crossing will remain closed to drivers, pedestrians and cyclists from Sunday to Friday between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Traffic will be detoured onto the No. 2 Road Bridge during the overnight closures. However, commuters are also alerted to the fact that scheduled work may be impacted by a number of factors, including weather.
“The planned overnight closure and designated detour route will allow essential maintenance to be completed while supporting continued access to Sea Island for airport operations, employees, and the travelling public,” added YVR.
“Safety is our top priority. Please allow extra time if you are travelling through the area and obey all traffic personnel and signage.”
Dinsmore Bridge isn’t the only Fraser River crossing to be impacted by upgrade work.
Queensborough Bridge (Government of B.C.)
Major rehabilitation work aimed at improving the Queensborough Bridge has begun, including extensive bridge deck resurfacing, structural repairs, replacement of deck joints, and upgrades to the bridge’s drainage system.
The B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Transit announced this spring that nighttime lane closures are planned to last until Fall 2027.
“During the nighttime closure windows, traffic will flow one lane in each direction over the bridge,” explained the ministry in a public traffic advisory.
“The closures are necessary to allow the Ministry of Transportation and Transit’s contractor to safely complete work on the deck renewal, and lane closures will be restricted to nighttime hours only to support the flow of traffic through the busy area during daytime.”
With files from Kenneth Chan