Surrey opens twin Nicomekl Bridge, expanding 152 Street to four lanes and boosting safety, flood protection, and commuter efficiency.
Major Infrastructure Milestone Celebrated in South Surrey
On July 31, city officials, government representatives, and project partners gathered in South Surrey to mark the official completion of the Nicomekl River Bridge twinning—an integral part of the $44.4-million 152 Street upgrade project. The event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony recognizing years of planning and collaboration to improve one of Surrey’s key north-south travel routes.
Key Improvements Boost Mobility and Safety
The new infrastructure includes a two-lane northbound bridge alongside the original southbound span, effectively widening 152 Street from two to four lanes between the Nicomekl and Serpentine rivers. The project also introduces a multi-use path for cyclists and pedestrians, enhanced transit shelters, and a raised roadway to improve flood resilience.
A Response to Growing Demand
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke highlighted the corridor’s importance, noting that it serves more than 30,000 trips daily. “The new bridge brings much-needed capacity to a vital corridor,” said Locke. “This investment will ease congestion, support goods movement, and meet our growing city’s transportation needs.”
Federal and Regional Support
South Surrey–White Rock MP and Parliamentary Secretary Ernie Klassen emphasized the project’s national significance, saying, “This reflects our commitment to building resilient infrastructure that serves communities today and for generations to come.” The project received financial backing from the Government of Canada’s Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund, as well as regional support from TransLink.
Resilience at the Core
The 152 Street upgrade forms part of Phase 1 of Surrey’s award-winning Coastal Flood Adaptation Strategy (CFAS), designed to strengthen community resilience to climate-related threats, including sea level rise and storm surges. By elevating the roadway and modernizing the bridge, the project aligns with long-term sustainability and disaster preparedness goals.
Public Access and Future Outlook
The improved route is now fully open to motorists, cyclists, and transit users, promising smoother travel and increased safety. For residents and commuters alike, the upgraded corridor marks a significant improvement in connectivity across Surrey and into the broader Metro Vancouver region.
More details can be found at surrey.ca/152Upgrades.
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