THE Pattullo Bridge will be closed overnight to northbound traffic travelling into New Westminster on Wednesday, November 1 to allow for inspection underneath the bridge deck.

The inspection will be carried out by a snooper truck that takes up two lanes of traffic, requiring a northbound closure so crews can safely work on and travel over the bridge. This annual inspection is needed to keep the Pattullo Bridge in a state of good repair.

To ensure this work is completed, the Pattullo Bridge will be closed northbound from Wednesday, November 1 at 10 p.m. to Thursday, November 2 at 5 a.m. The bridge will remain open to pedestrians, cyclists, and first responders at all times.

Pattullo Bridge users travelling into New Westminster are encouraged to take the Port Mann or Alex Fraser bridges as alternatives. N19 NightBus trips affected by the northbound lane closures will be rerouted over the Alex Fraser and Queensborough bridges between New Westminster and Scott Road stations. Southbound N19 trips into Surrey will remain unaffected.

Signage will indicate all traffic pattern changes and traffic control personnel will be on-site. Customers should plan for up to 30 minutes of additional travel time.