Rail Overhead Replacement

Last updated on August 10, 2026

Information Bulletin

2026-06-10 - Bringing safer, faster travel to the Fraser Valley through new rail overpass
Replacement of the rail overpass will support Highway 1 widening, travel through the corridor

CPKC Replacement Railway Crossing

Construction is underway on the Rail Overhead Replacement Project.

Project highlights

Replacing the existing railway box structures with a 160 m long overhead rail crossing with an increased height of 5.2 metres
Widening Highway 1 with additional HOV lanes eastbound and westbound
Realigning 2 km of rail within the rail right-of-way

Status

The Rail Overhead Replacement Project is under construction. Completion is anticipated in 2029.

Cost

The contract is valued at $74.2 million and was awarded to Norland Kingston General Partnership.

Contact information

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