Golden Ears Bridge
The Golden Ears Bridge is a 1 kilometre six-lane bridge spanning the Fraser River and connecting the communities
of Surrey and Langley to Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. It was built to replace the upstream Albion Ferry serving
as a more efficient river crossing for vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Since it’s opening in 2009, the bridge has helped to reduce commute times for users and greenhouse gas
emissions by preventing longer-than-necessary vehicle trips. The bridge also features bike-pedestrian protected
lanes in both directions and is well utilized by commuter and recreational cyclists.
Knight Street Bridge
Spanning 1.4 kilometres across the North Arm of the Fraser River, the Knight Street Bridge has served as a
critical connection for the movement of people, goods, and services between Vancouver and Richmond since opening
in 1974. The bridge also provides access to Mitchell Island and two major highways at its south end.
With more than 100,000 vehicle crossings on an average weekday, the Knight Street Bridge is the second busiest
bridge in the Lower Mainland, and maintenance is critical to ensuring the continued safety and reliability of
this crossing for all bridge users.
Pattullo Bridge
Opened in 1937, the Pattullo Bridge is part of the Major Road Network, serving as a connection between Surrey, New Westminster, and Burnaby. Regular inspection and maintenance of the Pattullo Bridge is ongoing to ensure the safety and functionality of the bridge. This work will keep the bridge operational until a new replacement is complete.
For more information on the Pattullo Bridge Replacement project, please visit pattullobridgereplacement.ca
One Week Full Closure Starts Feb. 6
The Pattullo Bridge will be closed to all vehicle traffic for approximately one week starting Friday, Feb. 6 at 8 p.m. This closure is required for crews to complete the connections to the roadways on either side of the new stal̕əw̓asəm (Riverview) Bridge (the bridge that will replace the Pattullo Bridge).
For more information on this closure, please visit the Buzzer blog.
Westham Island Bridge
The Westham Island Bridge connects Ladner with Westham Island. It opened to traffic on March 29, 1910. The bridge
is approximately 325 metres long and consists of a swing span that opens for marine passage below. As one of
TransLink’s oldest assets, the bridge requires ongoing repairs and maintenance to ensure it remains operational
and safe.
Bridge Maintenance
TransLink conducts regular inspections and rehabilitation work to keep the Westham Island Bridge in good working condition. Over the years, this has included structural repairs, replacing timber components, and mechanical upgrades. In 2023, a swing span rehabilitation project replaced critical parts to ensure safe marine operations.
Essential repair work is planned for 2026 to address aging components and maintain reliable access to Westham Island.
For questions about the bridge, email us at westham.island.bridge@translink.ca.