Drivers in Pitt Meadows who commute into the Lower Mainland should prepare for delays as the BC Ministry of Transportation and Transit has begun nighttime lane closures on the Queensborough Bridge for a major deck renewal project. The work, which started April 1, 2026, is set to continue through the fall of 2027.
The Queensborough Bridge, which first opened in 1960, is a critical crossing that carries nearly 88,000 vehicles daily between New Westminster and Lulu Island. To minimize daytime disruption, construction is limited to nighttime hours. Weekday closures take place from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m., while weekend work is set from 9:30 p.m. to 9 a.m. One lane will remain open in each direction during these times.
The $20.8-million project has been awarded to Kingston Construction Ltd. and includes replacing bridge joints, drains, and resurfacing the deck. The ministry has noted that a winter shutdown is planned between November 2026 and March 2027, during which no construction will occur.
During the nightly closures, traffic lanes will be narrowed to 3.5 metres. Large vehicles exceeding this width are being directed to use alternative crossings, such as the stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge or the Knight Street Bridge, to avoid significant wait times. Pedestrians should not be affected by the work, as sidewalk access will remain open in both directions for the duration of the project.
