The B.C. government has awarded the contract for the Queensborough Bridge in New Westminster to Kingston Construction. The $20.8 million project will upgrade the bridge to enhance safety, reliability and longevity to the structure.

Construction is expected to start in spring 2026 and be complete in fall 2027. Scope of work will include resurfacing, repairs, replacement of deck joints and drainage upgrades.

The province said the Queensborough Bridge was originally constructed in 1960 and carries four lanes of Highway 91A traffic, two lanes northbound and southbound, across the north arm of Fraser River, connecting New Westminster to Lulu Island.

The bridge has undergone several major modifications over its lifespan, including seismic and safety upgrades with median-barrier installation and barrier walls to separate pedestrians from motorists.