Cross Fraser Partnership announced it has been awarded the design early works agreement (DEWA) of the Fraser River Tunnel Project (FRTP) by the Province of British Columbia. This agreement signals the start of the development phase, which allows for a transparent and collaborative approach to tunnel design, project schedule, costs and risks.
Cross Fraser Partnership is an equal-parts consortium of leading Canadian and international construction and engineering firms with a track record in delivering complex infrastructure projects: Pomerleau BC Inc., Bouygues Construction Canada Inc., Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas Canada Ltd. (FCC), supported by design and engineering consultant Arcadis Canada Inc.
Cross Fraser Partnership recognizes the significance of FRTP to British Columbians in connecting communities, enabling goods movement, supporting active transportation and improving transit options for the thousands of people who rely on this crossing every day. The state-of-the-art, eight-lane immersed tube tunnel will incorporate advanced engineering solutions and sustainable construction practices, reflecting the consortium’s commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship.
FRTP is a key component of the broader Highway 99 Tunnel Program and the Province’s broader transportation strategy. The project will improve travel times and reliability, increase connections across the South Arm of the Fraser River and support economic growth in the region.
The new crossing will be an eight-lane immersed tube tunnel with three general-purpose lanes and a dedicated transit lane in each direction. The new tunnel will also feature a separate multi-use path to support pedestrians, cyclists and other active transportation options. The project also includes replacing the existing Deas Slough Bridge and the Highway 99 upgrades between Westminster Highway in Richmond and Ladner Trunk Road in Delta.
