Pattullo Bridge northbound lanes closing over May long weekend

The Pattullo Bridge is closed northbound over May long weekend as part of the bridge’s replacement project.

The bridge will be fully closed northbound from 7 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Tuesday. The closure also covers Royal Avenue in both directions between McBride Boulevard and the on-ramp, as well as the bridge connector.

Crews will be working in the closed lanes to replace the Royal Avenue overpass bridge deck.

The Pattullo Bridge is set to close over May long weekend so crews can replace the Royal Avenue overpass bridge deck. (CityNews Image)

A release from the Pattullo Bridge Replacement project says the work causing this closure was actually supposed to take place between April 28 and May 1, but it was delayed because of an “equipment issue.”

In terms of detours, northbound Pattullo Bridge commuters are asked to take the Alex Fraser and Port Mann bridges over the weekend

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Those who take bus routes along Royal Avenue are asked to keep an eye on the TransLink Trip Planner, as some routes and schedules may be impacted.

“Work will be underway 24 hours a day during this operation. Nearby residents may hear noise from backup beepers and heavy equipment during hours of work,” reads a release from the Pattullo Bridge Replacement project.

It adds crews will work to “minimize disruption” while the bridge deck is being replaced.