When does the Lions Gate Bridge counterflow lane switch directions?

The Lions Gate Bridge center lane direction is dynamically controlled by the BC Ministry of Transportation based on real-time traffic volume. It generally prioritizes Southbound into Downtown during the morning commute (6:00 AM – 9:30 AM) and Northbound into West/North Vancouver during the afternoon rush (3:00 PM – 7:00 PM).

How are bridge crossing delays measured in Metro Vancouver?

Crossing travel times and delays are calculated continuously using DriveBC Open511 telemetry, automated speed sensors, and approach corridor transit data across the 10 primary Metro Vancouver crossings.

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Live crossing delays, dynamic counterflow lane directions (Lions Gate, Massey Tunnel, Alex Fraser), and synchronized DriveBC approach webcams.

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Lions Gate Bridge (First Narrows)

Hwy 99

🌲 North Shore / Burrard Inlet • 🔄 Dynamic Counterflow

Northbound (To North Shore) 16 mins (+10m delay)

24 km/h

Southbound (To Downtown) 8 mins (+2m delay)

48 km/h

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Ironworkers Memorial Bridge (Second Narrows)

Hwy 1

🌲 North Shore / Burrard Inlet

Northbound (To North Shore) 7 mins (+2m delay)

62 km/h

Southbound (To Vancouver) 6 mins (+1m delay)

68 km/h

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George Massey Tunnel

Hwy 99

🌊 Fraser River Connector • 🔄 Dynamic Counterflow

Southbound (To Delta/Surrey) 15 mins (+8m delay)

32 km/h

Northbound (To Richmond/Vancouver) 8 mins (+1m delay)

58 km/h

🔄 Counterflow: 3 Lanes Southbound, 1 Lane Northbound (Afternoon Outbound Peak)

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Alex Fraser Bridge

Hwy 91

🌊 Fraser River Connector • 🔄 Dynamic Counterflow

Southbound (To Delta/Surrey) 12 mins (+6m delay)

42 km/h

Northbound (To Richmond/New West) 7 mins (+1m delay)

64 km/h

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Oak Street Bridge

Hwy 99

🌊 Fraser River Connector

Southbound (To Richmond/YVR) 11 mins (+6m delay)

36 km/h

Northbound (To Vancouver) 6 mins (+1m delay)

55 km/h

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Knight Street Bridge

🌊 Fraser River Connector

Southbound (To Richmond/Hwy 91) 8 mins (+3m delay)

45 km/h

Northbound (To Vancouver) 6 mins (+1m delay)

52 km/h

📷 1 Approach Webcams Live Cams & Lanes →

Port Mann Bridge

Hwy 1

🌊 Fraser River Connector

Eastbound (To Surrey/Langley) 9 mins (+4m delay)

60 km/h

Westbound (To Coquitlam/Vancouver) 5 mins (Normal)

85 km/h

📷 1 Approach Webcams Live Cams & Lanes →

Burrard Street Bridge

🏙️ False Creek / Downtown South

Southbound (To Kitsilano) 5 mins (+1m delay)

38 km/h

Northbound (To Downtown) 5 mins (+1m delay)

36 km/h

📷 1 Approach Webcams Live Cams & Lanes →

Granville Street Bridge

🏙️ False Creek / Downtown South

Southbound (To South Granville) 6 mins (+2m delay)

35 km/h

Northbound (To Downtown) 5 mins (+1m delay)

38 km/h

📷 1 Approach Webcams Live Cams & Lanes →

Cambie Street Bridge

🏙️ False Creek / Downtown South

Southbound (To Mount Pleasant) 5 mins (+1m delay)

40 km/h

Northbound (To Downtown) 4 mins (Normal)

45 km/h

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