The City of Vancouver is moving forward with the next phase of its long-term Granville Bridge rehabilitation program, marking another important milestone in the modernization of one of the city’s most critical transportation links.
After significant progress on the bridge’s south approach ramps, municipal officials have now launched the second phase of the rehabilitation project, focusing on structural steel repairs and the renewal of protective coatings on key sections located at both the northern and southern ends of the bridge.
The latest construction phase began this month and is expected to continue until early 2027.
According to the City of Vancouver, rehabilitation work completed during the first stage included extensive concrete repairs, deck joint replacements and bearing replacement works on the bridge’s south approach ramps. That phase, which started in the spring of 2025, is now nearing completion, with normal traffic flow already restored for motorists.
The newly launched phase will focus on preserving and strengthening the bridge’s steel infrastructure. Crews will carry out localized repairs to the steel structure while also renewing the bridge’s steel coating system, an essential component for protecting the structure against corrosion and extending its operational lifespan.
Because the work will primarily take place underneath the bridge deck, city officials anticipate only minimal impacts on road traffic throughout the construction period.
However, residents and neighboring businesses should expect increased noise levels during some phases of the project. The renewal of the steel coating is made with high pressure equipment, removing the existing layers of protective coating, before the application of new materials.
Construction activities are scheduled from Monday through Saturday between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., with noise expected during those working hours.
The rehabilitation project forms part of Vancouver’s broader infrastructure strategy and is supported by an investment exceeding $35 million under the city’s 2023–2026 Capital Plan.
Originally opened in 1954, the Granville Bridge serves as one of Vancouver’s most important transportation corridors, connecting downtown Vancouver via Granville Street. The structure is part of a larger portfolio of more than 40 bridge assets owned and maintained by the city, including vehicle bridges, pedestrian crossings, viaducts, overpasses and underpasses.
In addition to structural improvements, Vancouver has also been working to improve accessibility and safety for all bridge users. In 2025, the city completed the first phase of the Granville Connector project, converting two underutilized vehicle lanes on the west side of the bridge to protected walking and cycling pathways.
With rehabilitation work continuing through 2027, city officials say the project will help ensure the long-term safety, reliability and sustainability of one of Vancouver’s most important transportation infrastructures while supporting a more accessible urban mobility network.
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