British Columbia · Transportation · updated October 12, 2026
Fraser River Tunnel (George Massey replacement)
A C$8.5B, eight-lane tunnel, re-tendered in five packages after the original agreement ended.
- Province
- British Columbia
- Location
- Richmond–Delta (Highway 99)
- Sector
- Transportation
- Owner
- Province of B.C. (Ministry of Transportation and Transit)
- EPC / contractors
- Re-procuring; the Cross Fraser Partnership early-works agreement was terminated in 2026
- Status
- Early works since Jan 2026; RFQs for first two packages issued June 16, 2026
- Next milestone
- Package 1–2 contractors selected early 2027; remaining three packages procured in 2027; major construction 2027
- Disclosed cost
- C$8.5B (Province); Canada up to C$3B (source)
- Construction start
- Early works Jan 2026; major 2027
- In service
- September 2031
- Other details
- Environmental assessment review expected to finish by end of 2026
Why it matters for contractors and suppliers
Splitting the work into five packages opens primes and subcontracts to B.C.
and Canadian firms that could not have bid one mega-contract. Three of the packages are still to be tendered in 2027.
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Sources
Supplier registration: owner supplier page · B.C. public tenders. How we research: editorial standards.
Frequently asked
What is the status of Fraser River Tunnel (George Massey replacement)?
As of October 12, 2026: Early works since Jan 2026; RFQs for first two packages issued June 16, 2026. Next: Package 1–2 contractors selected early 2027; remaining three packages procured in 2027; major construction 2027.
Who is the contractor on Fraser River Tunnel (George Massey replacement)?
Re-procuring; the Cross Fraser Partnership early-works agreement was terminated in 2026. Owner: Province of B.C. (Ministry of Transportation and Transit).
How much does Fraser River Tunnel (George Massey replacement) cost?
C$8.5B (Province); Canada up to C$3B.
What is the timeline for Fraser River Tunnel (George Massey replacement)?
Construction start: early works jan 2026; major 2027; in service: september 2031.
How do suppliers register for Fraser River Tunnel (George Massey replacement)?
Through the owner's supplier page: https://bcbid.gov.bc.ca/. Public-sector packages in British Columbia are also posted on the provincial tender portal.