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The Moray Bridge had been a single lane each way, subject to congestion from vehicle accidents, swing span openings for boats, or rush hour. Although commercial vessels largely avoid the middle arm, it is popular with pleasure craft. Yacht masts can clear the new bridge when travelling to the marinas
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Formerly, Airport Rd. (north) leading to Grauer Rd., and Cessna Dr., branched at the foot of the Moray Bridge. Airport Rd. (north) became a cul-de-sac. Cessna Dr. access reconfigured to Russ Baker Way.
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Completed in August 2001, the concrete beams, atop the exposed steel piles driven into the river, support the concrete girders. This low-level three-lane bridge, parallel to the
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During November and December 2019, the consecutive Russ Baker Way overpass experienced lane closures for concrete rehabilitation, better drainage, and bearing replacement.
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The Airport Connector's new bridge across the Fraser River will open at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 29th.
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interchange. The collaboration improved YVR access from Richmond and the highway, which includes the
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The $ 40 million project also comprised a vehicle overpass, interchanges on
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Vancouver Airport Authority/Vancouver Sun Staff (August 26, 2001).
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and Russ Baker Way, and enhancements to Bridgeport Road and the
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Buildings and structures in Richmond, British Columbia
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Coordinates
49°11′33″N 123°08′12″W / 49.19250°N 123.13667°W / 49.19250; -123.13667
Middle Arm Fraser River
Richmond, BC
Fraser River
Metro Vancouver
Moray Bridge
Vancouver International Airport

Moray Bridge
Sea Island
Grant McConachie Way
Highway 99
Oak Street Bridge
List of crossings of the Fraser River
List of BC bridges
"Airport Connector Project - Traffic Pattern Change"
"YVR 2037 Master Plan Phase 2"
"Transportation Agencies"
"Airport Connector bridge opening"
"Russ Baker Way overpass retrofit"
"Russ Baker Way overpass retrofit"
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Metro Vancouver
204th Street Overpass
Alex Fraser Bridge
Arthur Laing Bridge

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