The Province is moving ahead with the Fraser River Tunnel Project, which will see a new toll-free, eight-lane tunnel constructed to replace the aging George Massey Tunnel. The new tunnel will feature a separate, multi-use path connecting to Richmond, Deas Island and Delta.
To support construction of the new tunnel, intermittent stoppages and periodic closures of a 150-metre section of Millennium Trail will be required at various times throughout construction for the safety of trail users and construction crews.
Construction Activities
Starting in July 2026 and continuing through the summer, crews will perform earthworks (including excavation, backfilling, and culvert installation) east of Highway 99, just south of the Deas Slough Bridge. This area will become a key construction staging area for crews, equipment, and materials accessing Deas Island, where the casting basin for the tunnel components will be built.
Starting week of July 13, 2026:
Beginning in mid-July, a full closure of Millennium Trail in the Project area was implemented for the safety of trail users and construction crews. The trail will remain closed through the summer.
For more detailed information, please see the latest construction notice on this closure.
For more detailed information, please visit the Current Work webpage, or watch for signage within your community or on the trail.
Once the new tunnel is commissioned
The future multi-use path will link Millennium Trail directly to Deas Island via a safe and convenient connection over Deas Slough. Once the Fraser River Tunnel Project is complete, the portion of the trail within the Ministry’s right-of-way will be upgraded to a five-metre-wide paved path, which is an improvement over the narrower gravel trail that previously existed.