Foundation construction at the future 152 Street Station. @surreylangleyskytrain
SURREY – The Province of BC has announced that major construction is underway along the Surrey Langley SkyTrain alignment and at future station sites.
Early works, including site preparation and utility relocation, began in spring 2024. Major construction activities followed in November 2024. Construction is progressing with guideway columns starting to be visible at multiple station sites.
“Once complete, the Surrey Langley SkyTrain extension will provide a fast, reliable and sustainable travel option for daily commuters. As our region prepares to welcome thousands of new residents in the coming decades, investments like this are critical to keeping our transportation network viable,” said Kevin Quinn, CEO of TansLink.
Construction in 2025 is focused on foundations for roughly 200 guideway piers and columns. The development of the pre-cast concrete facility in Surrey’s Campbell Heights and starting construction of Green Timbers and Langley City Centre stations is also planned in 2025.
As the project progresses into spring, column and pier construction will advance, and crews will begin casting more than 4,400 concrete segments that form the guideway. Four gantry launchers, which are purpose-built cranes to build the guideway, will be assembled to lift and put the segments in place this summer. The launchers will be located at 152 Street, Bakerview-166 Street and Hillcrest-184 Street stations.
“As construction of the Surrey Langley SkyTrain progresses, we are taking a crucial step toward addressing the long-standing transit challenges our city has faced. This project will help reduce the service gaps in Surrey, providing our residents with safer, more reliable and efficient transportation options they deserve. Together, we are building a more connected and vibrant future for our community,” stated Brenda Locke, mayor of Surrey.
The first rapid-transit project south of the Fraser in 30 years, the Surrey Langley SkyTrain will allow travel between Langley City Centre and King George SkyTrain station in approximately 22 minutes, and in just 65 minutes between Langley City Centre and Waterfront station in downtown Vancouver. The project is expected to serve a daily weekday ridership of 56,000 in the opening year, increasing to 80,000 by 2050.
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