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Drivers travelling on Highway 1 are advised to expect delays of as much as 20 minutes on the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Bridge as nighttime closures are planned starting March 8.
Closures are expected from March 8 to March 17. During the work, Highway 1 eastbound will be closed completely and traffic will flow one lane in each direction on the westbound side. The closures are necessary to allow maintenance contractor to complete deck and joint repairs on the bridge.
Lane closures are anticipated to take place at the following times:
• Sunday, March 8: lane closures from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m.
• Monday, March 9: lane closures from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.
• Tuesday, March 10 to Tuesday, March 17: lane closures from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m.
The work is weather dependent and timelines may shift as needed. Drivers can access an alternative route via the Lions Gate Bridge. A steel plate will remain in place each day to protect work in progress. Median guardrails will be replaced with traffic barrels and impact attenuators throughout the day.
The eastbound sidewalk will remain open. Cyclists and pedestrians are encouraged to avoid the construction work zone. While general commercial traffic can continue to access the bridge, oversized loads will require special permits to cross.
Travellers can check the latest traffic updates on DriveBC .