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The case for building a replacement four-lane Pattullo Bridge
August 8, 2012 | Nathan PachalSomething needs to be done about the Pattullo Bridge. Constructed in the 1930′s, it was the first “modern” road bridge to cross the Fraser River (the first being the New Westminster Bridge which had a lower rail deck and upper … Read More
Setting the record straight on the new Pattullo
June 12, 2012 | Paul HillsdonNew West NewsLeader Editor Chris Bryan has been a leading voice in the opposition to TransLink’s plan for to replace the Pattullo Bridge. In a recent editorial, he advocated retaining the existing bridges, expanding its lanes to modern … Read More
Pattullo plans going public
February 9, 2012 | Paul HillsdonAfter a sudden delay last year that kept plans behind wraps, TransLink is ready to present their Pattullo Bridge replacement to the public later this month.
Citing safety, structural, seismic, and riverbed conditions, TransLink says the bridge must be replaced. … Read More
Province wants to postpone replacement of deadly Pattullo Bridge
February 10, 2011 | Paul HillsdonLast fall, TransLink was preparing to consult with the public on their plans to build a new Pattullo Bridge for a planned opening in 2016. The new, six-lane bridge, which could cost upwards of $1 billion, could be financed only … Read More
Pattullo meetings postponed till Nov.
September 14, 2010 | Paul HillsdonTransLink was supposed to be holding a public consultation on its plans for the Pattullo Bridge replacement today, but postponed the meeting at the last minute. Here’s some more details from the Surrey Leader:
“We’ve decided to have a peer … Read More
More details on the new Pattullo
September 3, 2010 | Paul HillsdonAs reported yesterday, TransLink is moving swiftly on plans to replace the aging Pattullo Bridge with a new six-lane crossing by 2015. Now, new details about the plans have emerged in a BC Local News story by reporter extraordinaire … Read More
Should Surrey invest in public Wi-Fi?
August 18, 2010 | Paul HillsdonAccording to our blogging neighbours at Tenth to the Fraser, the City of New Westminster last month began a pilot project to provide free public wi-fi in Queen’s Park, the Uptown Business District, and the New West Public Library. The … Read More
