City of Surrey completes 152 Street upgrade with Nicomekl Bridge twinning

Surrey City Council, along with project partners, celebrated the completion of the Nicomekl River Bridge twinning — the final milestone in the $44.4-million 152 Street Upgrades project.

This milestone marks the official opening of the new two-lane northbound bridge and completes the widening of 152 Street from two to four lanes between the Nicomekl and Serpentine rivers. The upgraded corridor also includes a multi-use path for walking and cycling, improved transit shelters, and a raised road for better flood protection. Together, these improvements enhance public safety, reduce congestion, and support the efficient movement of people, goods, and services along this key north-south route.

“The completion of the Nicomekl River Bridge twinning will improve safety, connectivity, and traffic flow along this critical corridor that links Surrey’s communities to each other and the greater region,” said Ernie Klassen, MP for South Surrey-White Rock. “This project reflects our commitment to building resilient infrastructure that serves our communities today and for generations to come.”

The project is funded in part by TransLink and the Government of Canada’s Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund.

“The new bridge brings much-needed capacity to a vital corridor that serves over 30,000 trips a day — whether by drivers, transit riders, or commercial vehicles,” said Mayor Brenda Locke. “This investment in our critical infrastructure will help ease congestion, support the movement of goods, and meet the growing transportation needs of our city. Raising the road also makes 152 Street stronger and more resilient against extreme weather events. I want to thank the Government of Canada and TransLink for partnering with us to make this important project a reality.”

The 152 Street Upgrades project is part of the first phase of implementation of Surrey’s award-winning Coastal Flood Adaptation Strategy (CFAS) to build community resilience to coastal flooding and sea level rise.

“This important project will improve road safety, congestion, goods movement, and provide more multi-modal travel options for Surrey residents,” said TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn. “Through our Local Government Funding Programs, TransLink is proud to support these vital transportation and infrastructure upgrades along 152 Street.”

Featured image: (L to R) Ernie Klassen, MP for South Surrey-White Rock;  Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke; and Kevin Quinn, CEO, TransLink. (TransLink)