Work on the Pattullo Bridge replacement project is prompting some lane closures on Royal Avenue this weekend.
The team that’s working on the project has announced that additional lane closures will be implemented on Royal Avenue between McBride Boulevard and Dufferin Street on Saturday, Jan. 21 — and again on Saturday, Jan. 28 — so crews can excavate the roadway and install temporary steel road plates for vehicle traffic as part of ongoing rehabilitation work on the Royal Avenue overpass. The lane closures will be in effect on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
During the time that the work is underway, pedestrians will be able to use the sidewalk on Royal Avenue. Motorists, however, will be subject to the following traffic pattern changes while this work is underway:
Westbound vehicles on East Royal Avenue: The westbound through lane will be closed. All turns to McBride Boulevard will be maintained.
Eastbound vehicles on Royal Avenue: One lane of eastbound through traffic will be maintained.
Northbound vehicles on McBride Boulevard: Northbound left turns to Royal Avenue will not be permitted. Trucks from East Columbia Street will be detoured to Front Street for westbound travel. General traffic from East Columbia Street heading for Royal Avenue will continue onto Columbia Street and follow detour signage.
Although right-in, right-out access to Leopold Place and Bushy Street will generally be maintained, there will be some turning restrictions at Bushby Street. Access will be maintained at Leopold Place.
The project team warns that nearby residents may hear noise from heavy equipment, including an excavator and jackhammer, during standard hours on Saturday.
The Pattullo Bridge replacement project involves the construction of a new $1.377-billion, 330-metre crossing of the Fraser River between New West and Surrey. It is expected to open in 2024.
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