{"id":62,"date":"2022-01-05T11:08:18","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T19:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/fraserrivertunnel\/?page_id=62"},"modified":"2026-01-15T10:31:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T18:31:48","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/fraserrivertunnel\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:408px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-10 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#8a9aac\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-3892\" alt=\" A rendering of the Fraser River Tunnel Project, showing Highway 99 with cars and buses traveling in both directions and trees on either side. The rendering shows the multi-use pathway entry point located in the centre of the highway, completely separated from vehicles and leading into the new immersed tube tunnel. \" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/756\/2025\/05\/ITT-cMUP8-0003-2023-11-29-high-res-2-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/756\/2025\/05\/ITT-cMUP8-0003-2023-11-29-high-res-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/756\/2025\/05\/ITT-cMUP8-0003-2023-11-29-high-res-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/756\/2025\/05\/ITT-cMUP8-0003-2023-11-29-high-res-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/756\/2025\/05\/ITT-cMUP8-0003-2023-11-29-high-res-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/756\/2025\/05\/ITT-cMUP8-0003-2023-11-29-high-res-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/756\/2025\/05\/ITT-cMUP8-0003-2023-11-29-high-res-2-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/756\/2025\/05\/ITT-cMUP8-0003-2023-11-29-high-res-2-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:69%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(173deg,rgba(250,250,250,0.7) 56%,rgb(238,238,238) 100%,rgba(243,240,245,0) 100%)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\">What is this engagement about?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\">The Ministry of Transportation and Transit is proposing to replace the existing George Massey Tunnel on Highway 99 with a new, eight-lane immersed tube tunnel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>Application Development and Review Phase public comment period:<\/strong>&nbsp;May 22 to June 23, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-bcgov-primary-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/fraserrivertunnel\/about-the-project\/\">Learn more about this project<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:22.22%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-container\"><div class=\"engagement-page\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-content\"><bcgov-breadcrumb>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/fraserrivertunnel\">Home<\/a>\n                          <span>\n        Home\n  <\/span>\n  <div style=\"display: flex\" slot=\"breadcrumb-extra\">\n      <\/div>\n  <\/bcgov-breadcrumb>\n\n\n<h1 class=\"bcgov-engagement-header \">Home<\/h1>\n<p>The new tunnel will have three vehicle lanes and a dedicated transit lane in each direction, with a separated active transportation corridor for cyclists and pedestrians. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project also includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Replacing the Deas Slough Bridge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removing the existing tunnel once the new immersed tube tunnel is in operation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After successfully completing the Process planning<em> <\/em>phase of the environmental assessment, the project is now in the Application development and review phase. In this phase the project works with Indigenous nations, the public, and stakeholders to complete their application for an environmental assessment certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to participate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-call-to-actions undefined cta-left-image is-style-dark\"><div class=\"call-to-action-content\"><span class=\"status-text\">Status:<span class=\"status-bubble status-text-closed\">Closed<\/span><\/span><h3 class=\"call-to-action-title\">Attend an open house<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wednesday June 4, 2025 | 4:00 pm &#8211; 8:00 pm | Cascades Casino Conference Centre, 6005 BC 17A, Delta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday June 5, 2025 | 4:00 pm &#8211; 8:00 pm | John M.S. Lecky UBC Boathouse, 7277 River Road, Richmond<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-call-to-actions undefined cta-left-image is-style-default\"><div class=\"call-to-action-content\"><span class=\"status-text\">Status:<span class=\"status-bubble status-text-closed\">Closed<\/span><\/span><h3 class=\"call-to-action-title\">Share your comments<\/h3>\n<p>Submit your feedback directly to the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) by June 23, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-bcgov-primary-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/engage.eao.gov.bc.ca\/FraserTunnel-AR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Share your thoughts<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of Application development and review, the project will prepare a revised draft application with feedback from Indigenous Nations, Environmental Assessment Office, the public, stakeholders, and the technical advisory committee. We will continue to engage local and regional governments, Indigenous Nations, the public and stakeholders, to ensure everyone remains informed as the project progresses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-sidebar\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who&#8217;s listening<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-whos-listening is-style-list-with-image\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-whos-listening-item\"><div class=\"whos-listening-item__img\"><\/div><div class=\"whos-listening-item__content\"><h3><a href=\"mailto:Highway99tunnelprogram@gov.bc.ca\">Ministry of Transportation and Transit<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>The Ministry is seeking feedback from those interested and affected by the project. Input provided will help ensure the delivery of the project meets the needs of communities during construction and well into the future.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engagement timeline<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-timeline-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-timeline-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/plugins\/bcgov-engagement-blocks\/src\/images\/timeline\/icon-full.png\" class=\"timeline-phase-icon\" \/><div class=\"timeline-text\"><p class=\"timeline-title\">Early Engagement<\/p><p class=\"timeline-date\">April 25 to June 9, 2022<\/p><p class=\"timeline-additional-text\">Read the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/756\/2023\/11\/20220711-FRTP-SummaryOfEngagement-FINAL.pdf\" title=\"\">engagement summary report<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-timeline-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/plugins\/bcgov-engagement-blocks\/src\/images\/timeline\/icon-full.png\" class=\"timeline-phase-icon\" \/><div class=\"timeline-text\"><p class=\"timeline-title\">Process Planning<\/p><p class=\"timeline-date\">November 15 to December 15, 2023<\/p><p class=\"timeline-additional-text\">Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/projects.eao.gov.bc.ca\/api\/public\/document\/65fdda8c1adafd00223d1b6f\/download\/20240322_SOE_FRTP_PP_FINAL.pdf\" title=\"\">engagement summary report<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-timeline-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/plugins\/bcgov-engagement-blocks\/src\/images\/timeline\/icon-full.png\" class=\"timeline-phase-icon\" \/><div class=\"timeline-text\"><p class=\"timeline-title\">Application Development and Review<\/p><p class=\"timeline-date\">May 22 to June 23, 2025<\/p><p class=\"timeline-additional-text\"><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-timeline-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/plugins\/bcgov-engagement-blocks\/src\/images\/timeline\/icon-full.png\" class=\"timeline-event-icon\" \/><div class=\"timeline-text\"><p class=\"timeline-title\">Open houses<\/p><p class=\"timeline-date\">June 4 and 5, 2025<\/p><p class=\"timeline-additional-text\"><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-engagement-timeline-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/engage.gov.bc.ca\/app\/plugins\/bcgov-engagement-blocks\/src\/images\/timeline\/icon-full.png\" class=\"timeline-event-icon\" \/><div class=\"timeline-text\"><p class=\"timeline-title\">Engagement summary report<\/p><p class=\"timeline-date\">August 2025<\/p><p class=\"timeline-additional-text\">Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/projects.eao.gov.bc.ca\/api\/public\/document\/689a06f1676c530022652394\/download\/FRTP EA ADR PCP ESR_LQ FINAL_20250728.pdf\" title=\"\">engagement summary report<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new tunnel will have three vehicle lanes and a dedicated transit lane in each direction, with a separated active transportation corridor for cyclists and pedestrians. &nbsp; The project also includes: After successfully completing the Process planning phase of the environmental assessment, the project is now in the Application development and review phase. 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