The B.C. government announced paving is complete for the new Steveston interchange at Highway 99, bringing smoother travel, better connections and improved travel times along Highway 99.

“The new Steveston Interchange is designed to reduce many of the traffic backups previously faced by commuters taking Steveston Highway in and out of Richmond,” said Minister of Transportation and Transit Mike Farnworth. “With five lanes and better flow for transit, this interchange improves Steveston Highway access today and will tie in seamlessly to the new eight-lane George Massey Tunnel replacement, once complete.”

The new Steveston interchange opened to traffic on Dec. 23, 2025. With paving now complete, including on- and off-ramp paving, the three westbound lanes and two eastbound lanes are fully in service, adding capacity and improving the flow of east-west traffic.

The overpass will also improve travel times to and from communities south of the Fraser River by significantly reducing backups in the northbound off-ramp lanes on Highway 99. Once the new tunnel opens, southbound backlogs will also see major reductions.

The interchange provides better access to transit stops and safer pedestrian and cycling connections on Highway 99. The crossing has sidewalks and bike lanes separated from traffic on both sides of the overpass. The interchange also meets modern seismic standards, and at five metres high, offers improved clearance over Highway 99.

Finishing works will continue through spring 2026 to complete landscaping and other road-work activities related to the final completion of the project.