diverted to this new structure, the original overpass was dismantled, clearing the way for Phase 2. “Phase 2 began in February 2025 with ground improvements and pile driving,” Bergstrom says. “Once this groundwork is complete, we’ll move into constructing piers and installing concrete girders to form the bridge deck this summer.” To date, the team has completed several major tasks, including utility relocations, foundation work, drainage upgrades, fabrication of all concrete girders, the construction of a new sidewalk, and the widening of Highway 99 off-ramps. The design of the new interchange offers a broad range of mobility benefits. “We’re adding new traffic lanes in each direction across the overpass and a dedicated left-turn lane for westbound traffic,” Bergstrom says. “Bus operations are also being enhanced with prioritized traffic signals and a dedicated bus lane at the northbound off-ramp.” For the first time, the interchange will offer walking and cycling connections on both sides of Steveston Highway across Highway 99. These multimodal improvements are key to supporting the growing diversity of transportation needs in Richmond and across Metro Vancouver. Steveson Interchange Project site facing north with cranes at work installing Phase 2 stone columns and piles (May 2025) 65 JUN 2025 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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