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Originally Posted by Denscity
Dumb question. Is that overpass ramp for container trucks?
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Yes. It's related to the Centerm containerport expansion, which is adding 15% extra 'land' area, and will be able to handle 1.5 million TEUs (20 foot equivalents) from around 900,000 today. There will be a new traffic pattern when it's finished, and the current Heatley Street overpass will be removed. It makes truck movement to Highway 1 easier by crossing two rail crossings, and removing one on the port land. It should reduce truck traffic on East Hastings as well. It's all being built within the Port's jurisdiction, on their land.