Metro Vancouver Bridges & Routes
Bridges dominate Metro Vancouver logistics. Knowing the restrictions saves hours on move day.
Metro Vancouver is built around water crossings. Every move to the North Shore, Richmond, Delta, or Vancouver Island requires a bridge, tunnel, or ferry. Here's what our drivers know about each crossing.
| Crossing | Connects | Truck Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lions Gate Bridge | Downtown ↔ North Van / West Van | 13-tonne weight limit — most loaded moving trucks exceed this. Use Ironworkers instead. |
| Ironworkers Memorial | East Van ↔ North Van | No weight limit for standard trucks. Primary route for North Shore moves. |
| Knight Street Bridge | Vancouver ↔ Richmond | No restrictions. Best route for east Richmond moves. |
| Oak Street Bridge | Vancouver ↔ Richmond | No restrictions. Best for central Richmond and connects to Hwy 99. |
| Arthur Laing Bridge | Vancouver ↔ YVR / Richmond | Airport access. Generally less congested than Oak/Knight. |
| Alex Fraser Bridge | Richmond/Delta ↔ New West / Surrey | No restrictions. Heavy congestion at rush hour — avoid 3–6 PM. |
| Port Mann Bridge | Surrey ↔ Coquitlam / Hwy 1 East | No toll since 2017. Major route for Fraser Valley moves. |
| George Massey Tunnel | Richmond ↔ Delta (Hwy 99) | 4.15 m height limit — standard moving trucks fit, but oversized loads must detour via Alex Fraser. Dangerous goods prohibited. |
| Riverview Bridge (New) | New Westminster ↔ Surrey | Replaced Pattullo Bridge Feb 2026. Modern 4-lane design, no special restrictions. |
2026 construction alerts: The Broadway Subway Extension (Millennium Line to Arbutus) has closed Broadway between Main and Quebec streets for ~4 months as traffic decks are removed at Mount Pleasant Station. Expect delays on Broadway, Kingsway, and 12th Avenue detour routes. The George Massey Tunnel replacement project also began major construction in 2026 — expect lane restrictions on Hwy 99 through 2030. See our full 2026 construction guide for detour routes.
Our dispatch team plans every route around bridge restrictions and construction. Get a free quote and we'll handle the logistics.
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