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Oct 20, 2011 · With a 473 m main span, Lions Gate Bridge is one of the longest bridges in Canada, comparable in length to the Brooklyn Bridge in New York. The beauty of the bridge, which was named for the twin peaks in the North Shore Mountains, has made it an iconic symbol of Vancouver.
Located in Vancouver, the Lions Gate Bridge National Historic Site of Canada is the longest suspension bridge in Western Canada with a total length (including approach spans) of 1517 metres. The bridge has three traffic lanes, an electronic signage system and a pedestrian and cyclist sidewalk on either side of the deck.
Aug 10, 2010 · 5,981.0 Feet (1823 Meters) Roadway Width. Not Available. Spans. 3 Main Span (s) Inventory Number. Not Applicable. View Information About HSR Ratings. Bridge Documentation. This monumental and famous bridge retains its landmark status, despite severe alteration of the design of the bridge through loss of the original stiffening truss.
The Lions Gate Bridge, opened in 1938 and officially known as the First Narrows Bridge, is a suspension bridge that crosses the first narrows of Burrard Inlet and connects the City of Vancouver, British Columbia, to the North Shore municipalities of the District of North Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver, and West Vancouver.
Mar 31, 2023 · The Lions Gate Bridge is an iconic landmark that spans the Burrard Inlet, connecting the downtown area of Vancouver with the communities of West Vancouver and North Vancouver. The bridge is a testament to human ingenuity and a symbol of Vancouver’s growth and development.
The Lions Gate is a three-lane bridge, which means that traffic is sometimes two lanes one way and one way the other, and vice versa depending on traffic flow needs. It sounds confusing, but it’s not too bad – just make sure not to travel in the middle lane when you see the red “X” overhead.
The Lions Gate Bridge is one of Vancouver's most recognizable landmarks and can be seen from numerous locations in West Vancouver. 1937 Construction began on March 31, after years of speculation and planning. The bridge was an impetus to real estate development on the North Shore, uniting both sides of the inlet.
