Port Mann/Highway 1 Improvements | Completed

[go_leafs_go02]

Originally Posted by Zassk

It looks like 6 lanes straight across to me, not 2x3... I think there is a seam in the pavement in the 3rd lane from the left.

That's likely the space for a concrete median to be constructed in.

[Zassk]

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

That's half the bridge width though which should be 5 lanes.

The bridge deck has been built 6 lanes wide - it has space for 3 + 2 + extra barrier + extra shoulders, which is 6 lanes without barriers.

In 30 years I expect to see C/D barriers removed or minimized to make space for the 6th lane in each direction.

go_leafs is probably right - that extra line is where they will put the eastbound C/D barrier after the full bridge deck is finally completed in 2013.

[DKaz]

They also traced lines going up Johnston Hill.

[Alex Mackinnon]

Hmm, that looks awfully similar to what the bridge is going to look like it with it's final alignment. It looks like half of the 2-3-3-2 lane configuration.

It could be possible they're going to run the bridge in the final alignment with only part of it open to avoid having to grind out temporary lines on a brand new bridge deck.

It could be initially 2 Eastbound, Divider, 3 Westbound.

Then once they don't need as much room for construction on the east side of the bridge deck it could be opened as 2 East bound, Divider, 2 East bound, Temp. Divider, 1 West Bound, Divider, 3 East bound. That would give an 8 land cross section while only requiring jersey barriers for demarcation on the new road surface.

[DKaz]

I was going to say, 5 lanes eastbound 2 lanes westbound. It'll be a breeze going home in the afternoon, but still effed going towards Vancouver. lol.

[dharper]

It would be nice if there was a webcam pointed at the centre of the new bridge so we could see how close they are to 'bridging' the gap. They must be pretty darn close as they have installed all of the cables to the main towers now. At least there is no more holes on the towers to install any more.

[whiteshadow]

Originally Posted by dharper

It would be nice if there was a webcam pointed at the centre of the new bridge so we could see how close they are to 'bridging' the gap. They must be pretty darn close as they have installed all of the cables to the main towers now. At least there is no more holes on the towers to install any more.

I drove by yesterday, the gap is small enough that you could jump across without issues. I would be thinking that the gov't would be having some sort of big photo-op shortly announcing the bridge being joined.

[Mininari]

Originally Posted by whiteshadow

I drove by yesterday, the gap is small enough that you could jump across without issues. I would be thinking that the gov't would be having some sort of big photo-op shortly announcing the bridge being joined.

Along with dedication of the Gorden M. Campbell bridge? Or maybe they'll save that for opening day Nothing like bringing back the old tradition of naming stuff named after politicians.
(j/k)

Its exciting seeing them marking what appears to be final lane alignments so relatively early to completion of the project. I guess yes, the temporary 8-lane configuration will be within this. Am looking forward to visiting this christmas. (or maybe sooner).

[go_leafs_go02]

Part of me actually wonders if the bridge is going to open up with 5 lanes eastbound and 2 lanes westbound.

The reason being, Highway 1 through Surrey is 90-95% complete, and can likely handle traffic coming from Coquitlam and Burnaby on those 5 new lanes.

Now, head westbound, over from Surrey/Langley, and there are parts of the Highway that are 30-40% complete. Keeping those 2 lanes into Burnaby would help reduce the traffic impact of suddenly funnelling 3 new lanes onto the existing infrastructure (which won't be finished until the bridge is opened).

And scrap that, those markings on the bridge deck look like they're meant for paving only. Take a look at a live shot:

[DKaz]

There are probably Gateway project managers on this forum right having fun and messing with us.

It makes sense to keep the paving seams at the road lines.

And they can use those American style bumps for temporary road lines like they did for the two right lanes eastbound towards 152nd St. offramp so no grinding will be required.

[DKaz]

Originally Posted by DKaz

although it looks like they're pushing to open 1 WB to 7 EB. They were paving 1 WB just past the current Exit 44 off ramp when I drove by last night (took 30 minutes to get from 160 St. to Exit 44 btw).

Looks like they're ready to realign Hwy 1 between Exit 44 and Cape Horn overpass. Westbound lanes shift north tonight.

http://www.pmh1project.com/info-cent...-15,-2012.aspx

[Klazu]

Originally Posted by Zassk

Lion's Gate toll booth, 1954 (credit)

Seems that there was no lack of cars in Vancouver already in the 50s!

[Dave2]

Originally Posted by Stingray2004

And officedweller posted a link, in another thread, showing the old Hwy "401" route shield markers (circa 1970?). Never seen these before:

Near North End of IWM 2nd Narrows Bridge:



Source: http://www.michaeldecourcy.com/backg...er/project.htm

Brunette Interchange:



Source: http://www.michaeldecourcy.com/backg...er/project.htm

October 30, 1972 to be exact. Upper Levels Highway Closed, Sorry for the inconvenience.

[adrianroam95]

New video posted by PortMannHighway1 on Youtube about tolling on the PMB:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5opB...eature=g-all-u

Apparently you can register for tolling starting now.

[go_leafs_go02]

Originally Posted by adrianroam95

Apparently you can register for tolling starting now.

Not so fast young padawan.

http://www.pmh1project.com/Pages/tolling.aspx

[go_leafs_go02]

News 1130 reports the bridge span is to be officially connected today between Surrey and Coquitlam.

https://twitter.com/News1130radio/st.../photo/1/large

[go_leafs_go02]

https://twitter.com/AMBERontheair/st.../photo/1/large

Port Mann Bridge span is fully connected from end to end!

[wrenegade]

That's an awesome shot! The current Port Mann looks so small by comparison.

[aberdeen5698]

Originally Posted by go_leafs_go02

Port Mann Bridge span is fully connected from end to end!

I assume this means the north approach is fully connected as well? I haven't heard a lot about it since they dropped the section.

[go_leafs_go02]

Originally Posted by aberdeen5698

I assume this means the north approach is fully connected as well? I haven't heard a lot about it since they dropped the section.

you can see it in the photo posted that the north end is connected fully as well.