ACCIONA, as part of Fraser Crossing Partners, has reached a major milestone on the Province of B.C.’s Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project. The new stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge has opened to traffic, with all four lanes now in operation between New Westminster and Surrey. This marks a significant step forward in improving safety, reliability, and connectivity for one of Metro Vancouver’s most important transportation corridors.

“The opening of all four lanes is a proud moment for everyone involved in delivering this project,” said Carlos Planelles, Managing Director for ACCIONA´s Infrastructure Division in North America “This bridge represents years of planning, engineering excellence, and collaboration, and we are proud to help deliver a safer, more resilient connection that will serve the region for generations.”

The new four-lane crossing spans approximately 1,235 metres across the Fraser River, including cable-supported spans totaling approximately 570 metres. Designed as a modern four-lane cable-stayed structure, the bridge provides improved seismic resilience, enhanced safety features, and a more reliable crossing for daily commuters, commercial vehicles, and transit users.

Opening the bridge to traffic required the completion of extensive structural and roadway work, including deck construction, stay cable installation and tensioning, paving, barrier systems, lighting, and the integration of approach roadways to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.

THE PROJECT

The Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project is being delivered by Fraser Crossing Partners, a joint venture between Aecon and ACCIONA, selected by the Province of British Columbia to design, build, and partially finance the new bridge.

The project includes the construction of the new four-lane cable-stayed bridge connecting Surrey and New Westminster, as well as the design and construction of connecting roadways, grade separation on Highway 17, and the removal of the existing bridge — all aimed at improving safety, reliability, and regional connectivity.