VANCOUVER — The Province of B.C. is inviting the public to learn more and provide feedback about the replacement for the George Massey Tunnel.
More specifically, the public can learn about how environmental impacts during construction will be managed now that the application for the project’s environmental assessment certificate has been submitted.
To ensure construction of the new tunnel begins as soon as possible, construction-level project design is underway now, explains a release.
People are invited to provide feedback to the Environmental Assessment Office on the application during a period that runs until June 23, 2025.
The new toll-free tunnel will include three travel lanes and one dedicated transit lane in each direction. When complete, it is expected that drivers will travel at speeds of approximately 80 km/h along the corridor, compared to 30 km/h today. The tunnel will also include a dedicated multi-use pathway that will allow walking and cycling across the river at this location for the first time.
In advance of the new eight-lane tunnel’s construction, corridor improvements continue along Highway 99, the release reads. These include the replacement of the Steveston Highway Crossing with a new five-lane interchange. The first half of the new interchange is open to vehicles, with the second half under construction. The new interchange will be completed later this year.
Preliminary work has also started to expand Highway 99 between Westminster Highway and Steveston Highway, with the placement of preload complete.
Those interested in learning more about the project and the environmental assessment process can attend public open houses on:
- Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Delta Hotels Vancouver Delta/Cascadia Casino and Conference Centre
6005 Highway 17A
Delta
4-8 p.m. - Thursday, June 5, 2025
UBC Boathouse
7277 River Rd.
Richmond
4-8 p.m.
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