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BURNABY, B.C. – The Burnaby Lake pedestrian and cyclist overpass over Highway 1 is slated to open today (April 27).

The accessible crossing provides a link between Burnaby Lake with Deer Lake and measures 5.7 metres above the highway – higher than the Kensington crossing nearby. It uses Canadian weathered steel, a special type of steel with a “rusty” look popular for outdoor uses due to its long life and durability, a release reads.

Jacob Brothers delivered the project, which received funding from the provincial and federal governments as well as TransLink.

Part of the project involved a carefully executed lift that occurred in November 2025 when the fully built 400-tonne overpass was moved to its new location.

Then two computer-controlled platforms swung the massive structure 90 degrees to its new home spanning the highway.

To reduce the need for ramp infrastructure, the overpass uses the existing raised terrain on both sides of the highway. The southern landing is at the existing park near the intersection of Claude Avenue and McCarthy Court, while the northern landing is located at the trailhead at Glencarin Drive.

As part of this project, 69 new trees have been planted in the community to replace the 43 trees that were removed for the project.

Planning for the overpass began in 2019. Initially, four options were considered but after engineering and geotechnical studies, along with resident feedback, the city chose the final design for its safety, low environmental impact and cost effectiveness, explains a release.

Construction began in fall 2023.