Work is set to begin next week on the north approach to the new Port Mann Bridge and that will mean United Boulevard lane restrictions and full traffic stoppages each night.
Beginning Sunday, Feb. 13, from midnight to 4 a.m., drivers will be restricted to one lane in each direction at the intersection of United Boulevard and the Mary Hill Bypass while work crews install the new Port Mann Bridge segments above United Boulevard and to the west of the existing bridge.
Also during that time, traffic in all directions at the United and Mary Hill intersection will be completely stopped three times each night for 20 minutes at a time while the deck segments are fitted into place and tested.
These restrictions and stoppages are expected to last for one week, according to a release from the Ministry of Transportation.
Drivers during these hours are reminded to obey posted speeds and to follow the direction of flag persons while keeping in mind that the cost of traffic fines doubles in construction zones.
The Port Mann/Highway 1 Improvement Project is expected to be completed by 2013, with the new Port Mann Bridge expected to open in December 2012.
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