Built in 1937, the Pattullo Bridge was designed to carry vehicular and pedestrian traffic over the Fraser River and quickly became a crucial link between the cities of Surrey and New Westminster in British Columbia, Canada. As the population of the area grew, it became clear that the bridge, with its narrow lanes and lack of a median barrier, could not safely handle the additional traffic. Mitigation measures were taken where possible to improve safety, but with the bridge exceeding its design life and no longer meeting seismic design requirements, the decision was made by the Province of British Columbia to replace the aging structure.

The Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project promises a safer crossing for all bridge users with a new 1,233-meter-long, toll-free, four-lane bridge. The new bridge has been designed to allow for potential future expansion to six lanes and boasts modern, wider lanes separated by a center median barrier. The cable-stayed design, with a 332-meter main span, features dedicated walking and cycling multi-use pathways on both sides of the bridge to encourage active transportation and improve connections to the bridge for local communities. Multiple viewing platforms will allow the public to enjoy views of the Fraser River—a nod to the natural beauty of the region. The new bridge will be upstream of the existing Pattullo Bridge and adjacent to the New Westminster Rail Bridge, a swing bridge that opened in 1904. Once the new bridge is open to traffic, the existing Pattullo Bridge will be removed.