The Transportation Investment Corporation (TI Corp), on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, will carry out geotechnical site investigations to aid in the design development of the replacement George Massey Tunnel. This work includes riverbed drilling at several sites from a barge. In addition to in-river drilling, weekend closures of the Millennium Trail will take place for onshore investigations adjacent to the trail.
What to Expect in Delta
📍 Location: Adjacent to Millennium Trail (east side of Highway 99 at 6155 River Road)
📅 Dates: January 20 to March 9, 2025
⏰ Hours: Primarily 7 AM – 7 PM, with occasional work extending beyond 7 PM
To ensure public safety, temporary trail stoppages and closures may be required along the Millennium Trail. Signage will be posted in advance, and traffic control personnel will be on-site to assist trail users. Brush clearing and tree trimming may also take place as part of this work.
Estimated Schedule of Millennium Trail Disruptions
| Date | Millennium Trail Status |
| January 22-31, 2025 | Intermittent Closures |
| February 8-9 2025 | Weekend Closure |
| February 10-14, 2025 | Intermittent Closures |
| February 15-16, 2025 | Weekend Closure |
| February 17-21, 2025 | Intermittent Closures |
| February 22-23, 2025 | Weekend Closure |
| March 3-7, 2025 | Intermittent Closures |
| March 8-9, 2025 | Weekend Closure |
Plan Ahead
🚶 Trail Users: Expect intermittent delays and potential temporary closures.
🔹 Nearby Residents: Some noise and activity from the work may be noticeable.
For more information, visit the Fraser River Tunnel Program website.
📧 Questions? Contact the project team at highway99tunnelprogram@gov.bc.ca.