Alex Fraser Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in British Columbia, Canada
Description
The Alex Fraser Bridge extends approximately 3,050 feet (930 meters) across the Fraser River, connecting Richmond, New Westminster, and Delta in the Greater Vancouver area with seven lanes of Highway 91.
History
Construction of the bridge occurred between 1983 and 1986, opening to traffic on September 22, 1986, and it was named after Alex Fraser, the provincial Minister of Transportation at that time.
Culture
The bridge represents a major engineering achievement and regional development milestone, serving as a key connection between urban centers and supporting economic activities along the Fraser River corridor for decades.
Practical
The bridge handles approximately 119,000 vehicles daily across seven lanes, including a reversible center lane managed by a movable barrier system during peak traffic hours to reduce congestion.
Did you know?
The two main towers rise 505 feet (154 meters) above the ground, comparable to a 50-story building, and were the tallest cable-stayed bridge towers in the world when construction was completed.
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