Surrey Now Leader
Ground was officially broken Thursday morning (July 7) on the new five-lane Steveston interchange, the latest in a series of improvements along the Highway 99 corridor in preparation for replacing the aging George Massey Tunnel.
The new interchange, which replace the existing two-lane overpass at Steveston Highway and Highway 99 with a five-lave structure that accommodates two eastbound lanes and three westbound lanes (including a left-turn lane) will improve public transit, shorten travel times for drivers, and improve active transportation connections, according to a government press release. …
“The Steveston Highway interchange project is an important infrastructure upgrade and a critical component of the overall Highway 99 improvements, which will ultimately improve the lives of those in Richmond and commuters through the corridor,” Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie said in a press release.
“The Steveston overpass and interchange design, including three extra lanes along with dedicated pedestrian and cycling paths on both sides of the twinning overpass, will improve safety and increase efficiency in moving business and commuter traffic, while reducing congestion and vehicle emissions.” …