Port Mann Bridge, Road bridge in Coquitlam, Canada.
Port Mann Bridge is a 10-lane cable-stayed bridge over the Fraser River between Coquitlam and Surrey, British Columbia. Its two light-grey concrete towers taper to rounded tops, with white cables fanning down to the deck. The bridge is 2.02 km long, 65 m wide, and has a main span of 470 m.
A first bridge at this location opened in 1964 and was replaced by the current structure in 2012. The new construction was part of a larger project to expand traffic connections between Coquitlam and Surrey.
The name recalls the historic settlement of Port Mann on the south bank of the Fraser. Today this crossing serves as a major commuter route for workers traveling between the lower mainland communities.
Those passing during daytime can expect heavy traffic, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Pedestrians and cyclists can cross the river on a separate pathway alongside the main roadway.
The 470-metre main span is the second longest cable-stayed span in the Western Hemisphere. In December 2012, ice forming on the cables fell onto roughly 250 vehicles and injured two people, closing the bridge for about four and a half hours.
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