By Amy Judd, Global News
The new Pattullo Bridge has been given a First Nations name from the Kwantlen First Nation and Musqueam Indian Band: stalewasem Bridge.
The bridge, which is beside the original Pattullo Bridge, now has a connected deck and is preparing to welcome traffic, according to the B.C. government.
Traffic will begin shifting to the stalewasem Bridge from the Pattullo Bridge in phases over the coming weeks. The new bridge has four wider lanes with a centre median and barrier-separated walking and cycling lanes.
stalewasem can be understood as “a space where you can view the river.” The English name is Riverview.“stalewasem Bridge is more than just a name. It acknowledges the history of these lands, and represents the preservation of culture and language,” Transportation Minister Mike Farnworth said in a statement issued by his department.
Source: /news.gov.bc.ca/releases
