No. 2 Road Bridge, Transport bridge in Richmond, Canada.

No. 2 Road Bridge is a transport bridge spanning roughly 560 meters across the Middle Arm of the Fraser River, connecting Lulu Island to Sea Island in Richmond. The structure provides four vehicle lanes and separate paths for cyclists and pedestrians to cross between these areas.

The No. 2 Road Bridge opened in July 1993, when Minister of Transportation and Highways Art Charbonneau unveiled a plaque and Mayor Greg Halsey-Brandt cut the ribbon. Richmond funded the $39 million project through debt, reserves and a $5 million provincial grant, the largest capital project the city had undertaken to that point. The final loan installment was paid in 2013.

The bridge carries a straightforward street name chosen through local input, where residents favored a practical designation over honoring specific individuals. This reflects how everyday place names often come from simple choices that shape how people refer to their neighborhoods.

The bridge has well-developed lanes and paths designed for different types of traffic. Visitors should expect heavy use during peak hours and plan their crossing accordingly, as weather can affect conditions on the spans.

The bridge construction included special measures to protect the river and its surroundings. New intertidal marshes and woodland areas were created nearby to balance the environmental impact of the structure.