Maintenance work on the Westham Island Bridge in November will require overnight bridge closures and temporary traffic restrictions. Separate BC Hydro power line work may also result in single-lane traffic on roads approaching the bridge.
TransLink owns and maintains four bridges in the Metro Vancouver region:
As part of TransLink's Maintenance and Repair Program, we perform regular maintenance and rehabilitation work on all the bridges to maintain the safety and reliability of each.
Bridges with active maintenance and repair work can be found on this page.
The 1km Canada Line Bridge carries more than just trains. Built in 2009, the underside of the bridge features a dedicated cycling and walking path – connecting Vancouver and Richmond over the Fraser River.
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.
From Oct. 21 – 22, 2026, the multi-use pathway on Golden Ears Way near Telegraph Trail in Surrey will be closed temporarily while crews complete sanitary manhole work.
Work is scheduled to take place between 8AM and 3PM on October 20 and 21, 2026. Nearby residents and businesses can expect some noise.
Multi-use pathway users will be directed to take the detour through 98a Avenue.
Please contact our Customer Information Services team at 604.953.3333, available daily from 6:30AM to 10:00PM, or write to us at translink.ca/feedback.
Detailed design is currently underway to bring Golden Ears Way between Lougheed/Highway 7 and 210 Street from its current two-lane configuration to four lanes. North of the Lougheed Connector, Golden Ears Way is currently a two-lane road connecting to a four-lane corridor.
Traffic volume on the bridge has increased since the bridge was built. By expanding parts of Golden Ears Way, we are improving corridor reliability, accommodating future travel demand, and supporting goods movement across our region.
The project area is located near Katzie First Nation reserve lands. TransLink is committed to working collaboratively with Katzie First Nation throughout project planning and delivery in support of a respectful relationship and reconciliation.
To date, TransLink has secured $20M in the TransLink 2026 Business Plan Operating and Capital Budget towards this project, and the City of Maple Ridge has agreed to contribute up to $1M to support the detailed design, with additional funding coming from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. The timeline for this project is subject to detailed design work, permitting, and engagement with First Nations.
We will share further details as the project progresses.
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.
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 has a swing span that opens for marine passage below. As one of TransLink’s oldest assets, the bridge requires ongoing inspections, repairs, and maintenance to ensure it remains operational and safe.
For current marine navigation notices, check the Canadian Coast Guard’s NAVWARN system.
For updates relating to the January 2026 bridge incident, visit translink.ca/westham.
For information about the Westham Island Bridge Replacement Project, please visit translink.ca/westhambridge.
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, mechanical upgrades, and a swing span rehabilitation project to support safe bridge and marine operations.
We continue to inspect, maintain, and repair the bridge as needed, and will share updates about work that may affect bridge access or marine navigation.
For questions about the bridge, email us at westham.island.bridge@translink.ca.
TransLink is carrying out maintenance work and bridge inspections to help keep the Westham Island Bridge safe and reliable.
To replace aging timber components, overnight bridge closures are planned from Nov. 2-6, 2026, between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. each night.
During the closures:
Vehicle access across the bridge will not be available.
Access to pedestrians and cyclists will remain available, except during a temporary three-hour closure between 10.00 p.m, Nov. 2 and 1.00 a.m., Nov. 3.
Emergency response arrangements will be in place throughout the work.
A routine bridge inspection is also planned for Nov. 16 to 18, 2026, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily.
During the inspection:
Vehicle access will be temporarily restricted.
Pedestrian access will remain available.
To help maintain access, the bridge is expected to reopen to vehicle traffic for approximately 10 minutes at the beginning of each hour.
Emergency vehicle access will be maintained throughout the inspection.
Marine access through the West Channel will remain available during both the rehabilitation work and bridge inspection.
We know bridge closures can disrupt daily routines and appreciate your patience as we complete this essential work.
For real-time updates about the November 2026 maintenance work and bridge inspection, contact the WIB Rehab Work Call Centre at 604.815.6077.
For general information about the Westham Island Bridge, contact TransLink Customer Information at 604.953.3333, Monday to Sunday, from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., or email us at westham.island.bridge@translink.ca.
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TransLink acknowledges we operate on the unceded territories of the First Nations, guardians of this land for countless generations.
As we connect communities throughout the region, TransLink is committed to honouring these long-time caretakers of the territory.
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