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VANCOUVER – The B.C. government has announced paving is complete for the new Steveston interchange at Highway 99.

While the interchange opened to traffic on Dec. 23, 2025, some work still needed to be complete including on- and off-ramp paving. This means the three westbound lanes and two eastbound lanes are now fully in service.

The overpass will improve travel times to and from communities south of the Fraser River by significantly reducing backups in the northbound off-ramp lanes on Highway 99, a release reads. Once the new tunnel opens, southbound backlogs will also see major reductions.

According to the government, the interchange meets modern seismic standards, and, at five metres high, offers improved clearance over Highway 99.

The $87.5-million Steveston Interchange Project is a major piece of the province’s Highway 99 Tunnel Program. Other improvements to Highway 99 have been completed, including bus-on-shoulder lane extensions south of the tunnel, a transit connection from Bridgeport Road to Highway 99 southbound and cycling improvements at Highway 17A.

Finishing works will continue through spring 2026 to complete landscaping and other road-work activities related to the final completion of the project.