Metro Vancouver Road Infrastructure Discussion - Page 325

s211 · #**6481** Posted **Mar 29, 2026, 5:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

They just replaced them in 2021

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/lions-gate-bridge-counterflow-upgrade

Probably LEDs claiming a huge lifespan as long as you don't turn them on and off.

Dave2 · #**6482** Posted **Mar 29, 2026, 6:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

They just replaced them in 2021

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/lions-gate-bridge-counterflow-upgrade

And 20 years before that too, when the deck was replaced.

“The bridge’s counterflow system was first implemented in 1994…”

1994? I don’t think so. More like 1964.

And before the lane control lights there was a counterflow system dating back to 1952, using flippable signs during rush hour (Something like “Use Right Lane Only”), with the centre lane used as a passing lane outside of rush hours.

WarrenC12 · #**6483** Posted **Mar 29, 2026, 7:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by whatnext

Sad that a previous NDP government blew the chance to build a four lane bridge:

You really dig hard to find some random negative takes.

jollyburger · #**6484** Posted **Mar 29, 2026, 7:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by Dave2

And 20 years before that too, when the deck was replaced.

“The bridge’s counterflow system was first implemented in 1994…”

1994? I don’t think so. More like 1964.

And before the lane control lights there was a counterflow system dating back to 1952, using flippable signs during rush hour (Something like “Use Right Lane Only”), with the centre lane used as a passing lane outside of rush hours.

Some government press release said that.. probably a typo from 1964

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021TRAN0072-001001

This photo in 1964 shows the overhead lights.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1533902527001114&set=gm.1813048032189584

Dave2 · #**6485** Posted **Mar 29, 2026, 9:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by jollyburger

Some government press release said that.. probably a typo from 1964

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021TRAN0072-001001

This photo in 1964 shows the overhead lights.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1533902527001114&set=gm.1813048032189584

Cool photo, thanks for that. Confirms my memory that version 1 had the ability to display a green arrow over the far left lane, although probably never used.

Version 2 only had a green arrow.

Version 3? Impossible to tell as there’s only one signal head per lane.

I’ve seen a Len Norris cartoon lampooning the new lane control signals. The punchline was something about ancient Indian arrowheads.

jollyburger · #**6486** Posted **Mar 29, 2026, 10:47 PM**

PBX Engineering has a document on how they did the upgraded system in 2021

They also mention the 1994 date so I assume that date has something to do with whatever system was installed in 1994.

https://www.canadianconsultingengineer.c...30412_RLH-PBX-LGB-Showcase-CCE-Final.pdf

I noticed one of the light sets in the causeway was still off today so maybe that one caused a larger failure.

officedweller · #**6487** Posted **Apr 2, 2026, 7:28 PM**

Clanker balls - easy solution to the overheight problem.

https://youtu.be/4EvTVWT9ZS4?si=X5xhciRlJuOJGacM

Lexus · #**6488** Posted **Apr 12, 2026, 3:19 PM**

2026, Apr 11

Burnaby, Holdom Ave overpass
A lot more girders added.

Looking south west

Untitled by Lexus LX 700, on Flickr

Looking north west

Untitled by Lexus LX 700, on Flickr

jollyburger · #**6489** Posted **Apr 12, 2026, 9:40 PM**

They're fixing the problems with the road/deck on Waterfront Road until July

https://plposweb.vancouver.ca/Public/Default.aspx?PossePresentation=Guest&PosseObjectId=293880780

Lexus · #**6490** Posted **Apr 17, 2026, 11:17 PM**

2026, Apr 17

Holdom Ave overpass

Untitled by Lexus LX 700, on Flickr

Metro-One · #**6491** Posted **Apr 17, 2026, 11:34 PM**

Thanks for the update! While the Harris Road underpass in Pitt Meadows seems to have died, I'm glad to see this one is taking shape.

jollyburger · #**6492** Posted **Apr 19, 2026, 3:00 AM**

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'End of an era': Vancouver to cease coin payment for parking

Prior to COVID, he said there were 12 people working as coin collectors, which was then “decimated” during the pandemic. After COVID, the City brought back seven coin collectors. As people retired, more of these roles were further lost to attrition.

“They only kept five. So, basically, they weren’t collecting every meter every day because the money was down, but they should have been for security reasons.”

The City said that ceasing coin-paid parking will result in “involuntary departures,” as well as other staff redeployed to work in other areas.

But they said the reason for this change is that people paying for street parking with coins has “steadily declined” over time. Just four per cent of parking revenue is paid for by coin.

The majority of people pay through apps, which include PayByPhone and HotSpot.

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-paid-parking-coins

The new parking app

https://hotspotparking.com/

It's from Arcadis

https://www.arcadis.com/en-ca/news/north...couver-launches-arcadis-hotspot-solution

officedweller · #**6493** Posted **May 4, 2026, 5:11 AM**

New Interchange on Hwy 99
From Beedie twitter April 29th:

https://x.com/BeedieBuilt/status/2049578719552196681

Klazu · #**6494** Posted **May 4, 2026, 1:57 PM**

What's that project on 99 about? Never heard of one.

madog222 · #**6495** Posted **May 4, 2026, 2:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by Klazu

What's that project on 99 about? Never heard of one.

78th Street Interchange, it's just south of Hwy 17. Built and funded by Beddie to support a new industrial park they are building along 88th Street north of the 99.

https://78th.beedie.ca/
https://www.delta.ca/community-culture/h...in-78-street-interchange-project-support

jollyburger · #**6496** Posted **May 4, 2026, 5:12 PM**

Parkwood Industrial Estates

135 acres

https://parkwoodindustrial.ca/

Interchange project website. Spring 2027 completion:

https://78th.beedie.ca/

officedweller · #**6497** Posted **May 4, 2026, 9:26 PM**

Interesting post about 2nd Narrows Bridge snd the older bridge there:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX7O_XLK13G/?igsh=eTNvMHo3OWMyb2U3

SpongeG · #**6498** Posted **May 6, 2026, 11:43 PM**

they have been working on and it looks nearly complete as traffic lights etc are now installed for a new intersection at Delta/Douglas and Lougheed right by the new tower. It's fairly close to the other intersection to the west, could cause some congestion.

Feathered Friend · #**6499** Posted **May 14, 2026, 3:04 AM**

https://council.vancouver.ca/20260520/documents/cfsc2.pdf

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if approved next week, major changes will be coming to Vancouver’s Cambie Street Bridge that include widening the W 2nd Ave off-ramp, a bi-directional bike lane on the east side, replacement of the pedestrian staircase, & the demolition of the City Studios building underneath

https://x.com/City_Duo/status/2054732523205435781?s=20

aberdeen5698 · #**6500** Posted **May 14, 2026, 2:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by Feathered Friend

Cambie Street Bridge upgrades

Oh my gawd. I remember watching out the back window of the Brill trolleys as the poles sparked going over the junctions on the swing span of the old Connaught bridge. And then tearing it down and building the new one. In my mind it's still the "new" bridge.

Has it really been 40 years already? Oh my gawd.