Pitt River Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Port Coquitlam and Pitt Meadows, Canada.
The Pitt River Bridge connects Port Coquitlam and Pitt Meadows with a slender cable-stay main span of about 380 meters supported by multiple approach spans on each end. The structure is designed with four vehicle lanes, separate paths for bicycles and pedestrians, and enables traffic to flow smoothly across the river.
The area has had multiple bridge structures since 1915, with the current one opening in 2009 to replace an older system that had lanes reverse direction during rush hours. The new construction was needed to better handle growing traffic between the two communities.
The bridge serves as a key meeting point between the two communities and regularly hosts events like charity walks and cycling competitions. Residents use it daily as a central connection for work, school, and leisure activities between both sides.
The bridge is usable year-round and provides separate areas for different types of traffic, offering safety to drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike. It is wise to avoid peak traffic times in early morning and late afternoon when traffic is particularly heavy in both directions.
The previous bridge used an innovative contraflow system where the middle lanes reversed direction during rush hours to accommodate changing traffic patterns. This system was a notable engineering solution of its time for managing peak traffic on a narrow crossing.
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