VICTORIA, B.C.: “Metro Vancouver needs major infrastructure that keeps pace with growth, and the Pattullo Bridge replacement is a clear example of the BC NDP failing that test.

This project was announced in 2018 and was supposed to be completed in 2023. By the time it fully opens, it will be about three years late and roughly $367 million over budget. Even with one lane expected to open on December 24 and all lanes by mid-February, significant traffic impacts and construction disruptions are expected to continue well into 2026.

And after all of that time and money, the region is getting a four-lane bridge to replace a four-lane bridge in the fastest-growing area of the province. Commuters and businesses need capacity, reliability, and a plan that actually reduces congestion, not years of delays, cost overruns, and the same bottleneck at the end.

British Columbians deserve infrastructure delivered on time and on budget, built for the growth already here. The government should publish a clear, detailed schedule for the remaining work and closures, and explain how it plans to address congestion and capacity across this corridor.”

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Media Contact:
Ryan Painter
Communications
Ryan.Painter@leg.bc.ca