Port Mann Bridge opens to 8 lanes of traffic
The Port Mann Bridge officially opened to eight lanes of traffic on Saturday.
According to the province, the new structure will cut commute times and allow for the first regular transit service across the bridge in 25 years.
"As we officially open the Port Mann Bridge we are eliminating one of the worst traffic bottlenecks in British Columbia," Premier Christy Clark said in a release.
"After years of waiting, drivers get to enjoy a faster, more efficient commute and will have more time to spend with their family instead of sitting in an idling car."
The toll for the new bridge won’t be collected for another week. Drivers who sign up for a free windshield decal and tolling account by Feb. 28 will receive a half-price introductory rate for the first year.
Construction on the bridge will continue until the remaining two lanes on the 10-lane bridge and upgrades between the Cape Horn Interchange and Vancouver are completed.
The old bridge will be dismantled once the project is completed.
