I predict that those 2 lanes each way, while safer than the existing bridge lanes , will re restriped into 3 narrower lanes each way within 3 years of opening.
Plan is to move bike and pedestrian to davits on outside of bridge and thus opening up the 3rd lane each way. But rather than completing it in one go, NDP likes to spend money and tie up traffic needlessly. So they decided on the more expensive option of doing the sidewalks and bike lane twice.
@@timeymundson9061 I think part of it is the refusal of New West city council to be willing to widen the north side bridge approaches. This meant they would only allow a 4 lane bridge. But this capability to widen will be available if New West allows a couple extra approach lanes some day.
@@timeymundson9061 I think part of it is the refusal of New West city council to be willing to widen the north side bridge approaches. This meant they would only allow a 4 lane bridge. But this capability to widen will be available if New West allows a couple extra approach lanes some day.
Did they do proper feasibility study.. why spend millions of dollars for two way lane.. the surrey population is increasing.. they should have made 3 way lane each side.
Due to induced demand for traffic, more lanes does not solve traffic congestion. Providing safe, reliable and desirable alternative modes of transport like cycling, walking and public transit will.
Same as the next comment. Spend how much money and only 4 lanes. When is BC going to get out of the horse and buggy infrastructure realm and get into building some real bridges and highways.
I'm amazed that Acciona Was allowed to tender on this project after walking away from the North Shore Sewage Plant debacle
What a great animation. Thank you! I've been taking drone footage of the construction. It's so interesting!
I predict that those 2 lanes each way, while safer than the existing bridge lanes , will re restriped into 3 narrower lanes each way within 3 years of opening.
put your money where your mouth is big talker
Plan is to move bike and pedestrian to davits on outside of bridge and thus opening up the 3rd lane each way. But rather than completing it in one go, NDP likes to spend money and tie up traffic needlessly. So they decided on the more expensive option of doing the sidewalks and bike lane twice.
@@timeymundson9061 I think part of it is the refusal of New West city council to be willing to widen the north side bridge approaches. This meant they would only allow a 4 lane bridge. But this capability to widen will be available if New West allows a couple extra approach lanes some day.
@@timeymundson9061 I think part of it is the refusal of New West city council to be willing to widen the north side bridge approaches. This meant they would only allow a 4 lane bridge. But this capability to widen will be available if New West allows a couple extra approach lanes some day.
@@dmfraser1444 you wrote a duplicate comment
Bridge expired 1986. And this is what we have, another 4 lane bridge. Thanks Translink
In the future six lanes the new pattullo bridge 😊
Along with wider sidewalks and safer spaces for cycling.
Trucks driving down the middle of 2 lanes is really a 21st century.
Before that most trucks were able to stay in their lane.
Is there going to be weigh scales for the trucks.
Why not just construct a twin of the existing bridge with wider lanes and modern features?
Did they do proper feasibility study.. why spend millions of dollars for two way lane.. the surrey population is increasing.. they should have made 3 way lane each side.
Just one more lane bro, I swear. It'll will fix traffic.
Due to induced demand for traffic, more lanes does not solve traffic congestion. Providing safe, reliable and desirable alternative modes of transport like cycling, walking and public transit will.
@@lesliengo8347 no, 3 lanes would have made sense.
Should have been 6 lanes MINIMUM!!! planners have zero foresight
Planners had foresight; New Westminister said no to the additional lanes.
Same as the next comment. Spend how much money and only 4 lanes. When is BC going to get out of the horse and buggy infrastructure realm and get into building some real bridges and highways.