Pitt River Bridge

The Pitt River Bridge Gateway Program

The Pitt River Crossing is part of a long-term initiative to improve highways in Greater Vancouver. The project is a stand-alone component of the North Fraser Perimeter Road Project.

The bridge is designed to accommodate different lane allocations. The bridge's seven lanes can be allocated as general-purpose lanes or as a combination of general purpose and HOV lanes. The design also allows for one lane to be added in the future. This additional lane could meet future demand for vehicle use (HOV, buses, and/ or other vehicles) or Light Rail Rapid Transit.

The existing intersection at Lougheed Highway and Mary Hill Bypass will be replaced with a grade-separated interchange with on- and off-ramps that would allow for free-flow of traffic. The interchange will also provide for future connection to the Fremont Extension, which will support development in Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam.

Construction Notification Bulletin
Traffic pattern change scheduled to begin January 30, 2010
On Saturday, January 30, 2010 the next traffic pattern change for project construction is scheduled to take effect. The signal light at Mary Hill Bypass and Lougheed Highway will be removed. Mary Hill Bypass northbound motorists wanting to travel west on Lougheed Highway will now be required to exit Mary Hill Bypass via the right lane which will loop under the new bridge and merge with Lougheed Highway westbound traffic. Please click here [PDF - 351 KB] to view detailed drawing and further information.

Pedestrian and cycling pattern change in effect January 21, 2010
On Thursday, January 21, 2010 the pedestrian and cycling crossing at the Mary Hill Bypass and the Lougheed Highway was removed. Those traveling east or west on the Lougheed Highway west of the project site will be able to cross the Lougheed Highway at Ottawa Street. The pedestrian and cycling Traboulay Trail along the west side of the Pitt River Bridge has been re-opened. Those traveling north on the Mary Hill Bypass destined for Pitt Meadows or Port Coquitlam will travel on the Traboulay Trail and head underneath the bridge to access the multi-purpose path on the north side. Please click here [PDF - 370 KB] to view detailed drawing and further information.

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Pitt River Bridge

The Pitt River Bridge Gateway Program

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