Jul 24, 2021 – Brent Richter/North Shore News Last summer, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure completed about 1,000 square metres of resurfacing for the 3,000-square meter bridge. “Since we’ve done some of the work, we have seen some improvement,” …
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Major Highway 99 improvements planned in anticipation of Massey replacement
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Lane closures coming for Lions Gate Bridge work
May 28, 2021 – Brent Richter/North Shore News Bridge commuters won’t notice much of a difference once the project is complete, aside from brighter and more energy efficient signal lights, said North Vancouver-Lonsdale NDP MLA Bowinn Ma. “But its importance …
TransLink teases North Shore rapid transit in plans
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Legalized electric kickscooters coming to four Lower Mainland municipalities
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Canada and British Columbia invest to refurbish the West Coast Express commuter train
Mar 17, 2021 – Infrastructure Canada The project includes refurbishing the engines of six of the seven locomotives to extend their lifespan by 15 years. In addition, all head end power units, which provide heat and lighting to the passenger …
Ironworkers bridge sees start of two-year maintenance project
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