Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone, Delta Mayor Lois E. Jackson and other dignitaries were on hand to officially kick off construction on the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project.

Investing in modern transportation infrastructure is critical to connecting communities, helping businesses efficiently move their goods to domestic and international markets, and building a strong economic future for all Canadians.

Starting this weekend, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will be conducting tests of a cable collar drop system (like the system being used on the Port Mann Bridge) to see if this type of snow-clearing system would be feasible on the Alex Fraser Bridge.

Investing in urban transportation networks helps build a solid foundation for more inclusive, prosperous and sustainable cities.

Drivers are advised that the Alex Fraser Bridge has now been re-opened to traffic in both directions.

Drivers are advised that crews are temporarily closing the Alex Fraser Bridge for public safety reasons.

Drivers are advised that lane closures have gone into effect on the Alex Fraser Bridge for public safety reasons.

Drivers are advised that the Alex Fraser Bridge has now been re-opened to traffic.

Drivers are advised that crews are temporarily closing the Alex Fraser Bridge for public safety reasons as snow and ice have been observed shedding from the outside cables into both traveling lanes.