Heading east via the Port Mann Bridge? Make sure you're in the correct lane.
That's the advice from the Port Mann/Highway 1 Improvement Project in advance of a traffic pattern change taking place Sunday, July 19.
At that time, drivers heading over the bridge from Coquitlam will need to be in the right lane for Exit 48 to get to 152 Street in Surrey or in the left lane to continue on Highway 1; the lanes are separated.
The changes are similar to those made to westbound traffic earlier this year and will require drivers to choose what route they are taking while on the on-ramp to the bridge.
The new traffic pattern change will be well-signed, according to the PMH1bulletin, and drivers are reminded to exercise caution and obey signs and speed limits.
Meanwhile, one of the new local connection lanes across the Port Mann Bridge will remain closed for two weeks (weather dependent) while remaining work is complete.
In its final 10-lane configuration, the Port Mann Bridge is designed to have five lanes in each direction, including three through-lanes and two separated local connection lane
