Granville Street Bridge, Road bridge in Downtown Vancouver, Canada
Granville Street Bridge is an eight-lane road bridge spanning False Creek between downtown and the Fairview neighborhood. The structure rises approximately 27 meters above water level and serves as a major traffic connection across the creek.
The current bridge opened in 1954, replacing an 1889 timber trestle bridge and a 1909 steel structure with a swing span. This succession of structures reflects how Vancouver's transportation needs evolved throughout the 20th century.
The bridge area includes multiple transportation connections, forming a central point for community gatherings and public events throughout Vancouver.
The bridge is undergoing renovations to create separate walking and cycling paths by converting two vehicle lanes into dedicated spaces. Visitors should expect possible traffic changes and modified lanes during the construction period.
The bridge was designed with extra width to accommodate a future downtown freeway system that city officials rejected during 1960s planning. This unused capacity remains a quiet reminder of a major development path the city chose not to take.
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