Here's what drivers can expect as the $1.6 billion Pattullo Bridge replacement (finally) nears completion

Anticipation is building for the opening of one of the most significant infrastructure projects in B.C., the replacement for the Pattullo Bridge.

The province recently announced that the four-lane replacement bridge connecting Surrey and New Westminster will be completed by Christmas. Postmedia News interviewed project director Wendy Itgawa last week to learn more about the massive bridge and what commuters can expect.

The bridge will feature a single tower rather than the common two, and at 167 metres the bridge’s tower will be the tallest in the province. With dedicated paths on either side for pedestrians and cyclists, wider lanes for vehicles and a centre median barrier, the new bridge promises to give commuters a more pleasurable and safe driving experience.

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