Learn more about Pattullo Bridge deconstruction. For current work and traffic impacts, visit the Current Works page.
The stal̕əw̓asəm (Riverview) Bridge is open, and removal of the Pattullo Bridge is underway. Deconstruction will be completed in three phases: on-land, above-water, and below-water. The process will be completed by the end of 2027, with some removal activities taking place concurrently.
Deconstruction work will take place primarily during daytime hours. Once removed, bridge components will be transported offsite to be recycled, re-used and/or disposed. Mitigation measures will be in place for noise, dust and to prevent demolition materials from entering sensitive environments. Post-deconstruction surveys will to be conducted to confirm that demolition-related material has been removed to the required specifications.
Removal of on-land structures (early 2026 – 2027)
Removal of the on-land structures is underway in both New Westminster and Surrey.
Demolition of the north and south bridge approaches will start at the bridge deck and progress down to the foundations. Concrete components, including the bridge deck, girders and columns, will be deconstructed using conventional demolition methods involving heavy equipment. Steel trusses will be removed in sections, and lowered to the ground for removal.
Removal of above-water structures (early 2026 – 2027)
As removal of the on-land structures begins, so will the removal of the above-water structures. This includes the bridge deck, steel truss and archway, and foundations.
Deconstruction will begin with removal of the bridge deck, followed by deconstruction of steel trusses and above-water sections of the in-river piers. Steel truss spans will be removed in large pieces and lowered onto barges for further deconstruction.
Concrete columns will be removed using conventional demolition methods using heavy equipment on floating platforms around the piers. Heavy equipment will remove debris from floating platforms and load it onto a barge to be transported offsite to be recycled, re-used and/or disposed.
Removal of below-water structures (fall 2026 – 2027)
As the above-water structures are removed, removal of the concrete below-water structures will begin in fall 2026. The methods of removal for below-water pedestal demolition are currently under review by regulatory agencies.
