Pattullo Bridge Design Debate Reignites Political Rift

B.C. Conservative MLA Harman Bhangu has reignited debate over the Pattullo Bridge replacement, criticizing its four-lane design as a missed opportunity during a June 26 podcast. Bhangu argued the bridge should have been built with six lanes to accommodate future growth and improve traffic flow, particularly for trucks. Transportation Minister Mike Farnworth dismissed the criticism, defending the bridge as a modern, safe, and regionally supported solution. The bridge, set to open this fall, has long divided stakeholders in Surrey and New Westminster over its size and design.