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Work is underway to improve travel along the Highway 99 corridor in advance of construction of a new, eight-lane tunnel that will replace George Massey Tunnel.
The Project team has begun geotechnical investigations in the Fraser River, near the new tunnel’s portals and along the new highway alignment. The results will inform Project design. Learn more about geotechnical investigations
Crews are moving ahead with preparatory construction work, including tree clearing, utility relocations, access roads, site development and more. Learn more about preparatory construction work
As part of construction of the new toll-free, eight-lane replacement of the George Massey Tunnel, crews are preparing the Project site and creating space for the new alignment.
Hours of work: Monday to Saturday up to 24 hours a day (Sundays may be required). Where feasible, noisier activities are being scheduled during the day.
Ongoing Major Work Activities:
Construction of the Deas Island casting basin– pile driving (intermittently between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.) to install steel retaining walls
Earthworks for the north and south approaches (Millennium Trail is currently closed)
Construction of the new Richmond Bike Shuttle pick-up/drop-off point– relocation to the Steveston Interchange in mid-September
Demolition of the Canadian Fishing Company near the Richmond shoreline
Preparations for the construction of logistics jetties, steel retaining walls, and the temporary trestle bridge between Deas Island and Delta
As part of preparatory construction work for the new toll-free, eight-lane tunnel to replace the existing George Massey Tunnel, the Richmond pick-up/drop-off location for the bike shuttle will be relocated. The change will accommodate construction work and help maintain safe operations along the Highway 99 corridor.
As part of ongoing preparations for construction of the new toll-free, eight-lane tunnel to replace the existing George Massey Tunnel, intermittent single-lane reductions will be in place at the locations noted in the attached file. This work will support the creation of access and egress roads to construction sites, helping ensure the safe and efficient movement of materials while reducing traffic in more congested areas.
Early construction work for the new toll-free, eight-lane tunnel to replace the existing George Massey Tunnel is well underway. Starting in late July 2026 and continuing through spring 2027, several key construction activities will take place across the Project footprint. As a result, nearby residents and businesses may experience increased traffic, as well as increased noise and vibration.
As part of ongoing preparations for construction of the new toll-free, eight-lane tunnel to replace the existing George Massey Tunnel, overnight, single-lane reductions are needed intermittently along Highway 99 between Steveston Highway and Highway 17A. Lane reductions will begin as early as July 12 and continue for approximately three weeks to allow crews to install instrumentation and monitoring equipment.
Early construction works for the new toll-free, eight-lane tunnel to replace the existing George Massey Tunnel are progressing. To ensure public safety, sections of Millennium Trail will be closed as early as the week of July 13, 2026, and will remain closed through the summer due to active construction.
As part of early construction works for the George Massey Tunnel replacement, several key activities are scheduled to begin as early as May 2026 and continue through the summer. Some of these activities may result in impacts such as noise and vibration, overnight lane reductions, and temporary trail closures.
As part of construction of the new toll-free, eight-lane tunnel, crews are preparing the Project site on Deas Island. Starting in January 2026, crews will clear trees and relocate utilities within the area noted on the map in the notice linked below.
