The Granville Street bridge with boats in front of it

City advances next phase of Granville Bridge rehabilitation

June 15 2026 –

The City of Vancouver is advancing the next phase of rehabilitation work on the Granville Bridge, continuing a multi-year investment to keep this key connection safe and reliable for people travelling to, from and through downtown Vancouver. 

Structural rehabilitation work on the bridge’s south approach ramps is nearing completion, with traffic flow already returned to normal across the bridge. That work, which began in spring 2025, included concrete and deck joint repairs and bearing replacement. As this phase ends this summer, construction is beginning on steel rehabilitation work on the underside of the bridge.   

“These high priority rehabilitation programs reflect our commitment to taking care of the core infrastructure that keeps Vancouver moving,” says Mayor Ken Sim. “By investing in the Granville Bridge in this way, we’re extending its lifespan and ensuring it continues to support those who live, work and visit our city for years to come.”  

Upcoming rehabilitation work   

This month, construction began on the second phase of the Granville Bridge Structural Repairs and Recoating Program. This work involves repairs to the steel structure and renewal of the steel coating system at localized sections on the north and south ends of the bridge. Work is anticipated to be complete by early 2027.  

The City is taking a phased approach to this work, which is guided by condition assessments and capital plan funding. Phase one, with focus on localized sections on the south side, was completed in 2024. Over multiple years and phases, we’ll complete repairs and renew the coating on the entire steel truss of the bridge, extending the reliability and service life of this key connection.  

Construction impacts  

  • Traffic: Since construction will take place on the steel structure underneath the bridge deck, minimal traffic impacts on the bridge are anticipated.   
  • Pedestrians and cyclists: Walking and cycling detours may be in effect on the seawall during some periods of work.   
  • Noise: Renewing the bridge’s steel coating system is a noisy process which involves using high-pressure equipment to remove old layers of the coating from the steel surface. While crews will take steps to minimize noise, noise is anticipated during work hours - Monday to Saturday, from 7 am to 8 pm.  

For more information on this project and impacts, visit vancouver.ca/granville-recoating.  

Funding partnership 

More than $35 million is being invested in Granville Bridge rehabilitation work through the 2023–2026 Capital Plan (3.2 MB), including major capital projects as well as ongoing maintenance and inspection work. This investment includes City funding and funding from TransLink through its Major Road Network Structures (MRN Structures) component under the Local Government Programs . 

About the Granville Bridge  

Built in 1954, the Granville Bridge connects Vancouver to downtown via Granville Street. It’s one of over 40 bridge structures that the City owns and maintains citywide, ranging from vehicular and pedestrian bridges, to viaducts, overpasses and underpasses.   

Last year, the City took steps to boost accessibility and safety for bridge users with the completion of the first phase of the Granville Connector. This project involved reallocating two excess vehicle lanes to protected walking and cycling paths on the west side of the bridge.  

Learn more about the Granville Bridge, and ongoing maintenance and improvements, at vancouver.ca/granville-bridge.