Major Queensborough Bridge Renewal Begins in 2026 (What’s Changing and Why It Matters)
British Columbia is moving ahead with a major renewal of the Queensborough Bridge in New Westminster, with a $20.8-million contract awarded to Kingston Construction Ltd. The project is expected to start in spring 2026 and run through fall 2027, focusing on resurfacing, repairs, replacement of deck joints, and drainage upgrades.
For contractors and trades working in and around active infrastructure, this is the kind of job that highlights what matters most: planning, coordination, and safety. The province is flagging nightly lane closures to keep work moving while maintaining traffic flow, with one lane open in each direction during closures. That’s a familiar reality for bridge and roadway work: tight windows, clear sequencing, and work that has to be done right the first time.
Bridge renewals also tend to be a good reminder that “infrastructure work” isn’t one thing. It’s a mix of resurfacing, concrete repair, finishing, drainage, and safe site practices under strict standards. The Queensborough Bridge is a high-volume structure, carrying nearly 88,000 vehicles per day, which helps explain why lifecycle upgrades like this get prioritized.
If you’re planning infrastructure work in 2026, build extra time into schedules for traffic management, staging, and safe work windows, then bring in crews who are used to operating in live environments.
