Alex Fraser Bridge

　　The Alex Fraser Bridge, also known as the Annacis Bridge, is a cable-stayed bridge located in the Metro Vancouver region of British Columbia, Canada. It spans the South Arm of the Fraser River, connecting Annacis Island in Delta to the North Delta community. The bridge is part of British Columbia Highway 91 and connects to other roads leading to New Westminster, Richmond, and Surrey, forming a vital part of the region’s road transportation network.

　　The bridge has a total length of 930 metres, including approach spans that bring the full length to 2,525 metres. The main span is 465 metres, with towers reaching a height of 154 metres and a clearance below of 55 metres. Constructed at a cost of 58 million Canadian dollars, it opened on September 22, 1986, and was named in honour of Alex Fraser, the then Minister of Transportation for British Columbia. At the time of its opening, it was the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world, a title it held until 1991 when it was surpassed by the Skarnsundet Bridge in Norway. Its status as the longest cable-stayed bridge in North America ended in 2005 when it was overtaken by the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge in South Carolina, USA. Originally, the bridge had four traffic lanes, with the remaining space used for pedestrians and cyclists. A year after opening, it was expanded to six lanes, and pedestrian and cycling paths were moved outside the bridge cables.

　　Alex Fraser Bridge Reason to visit: One of the world's longest cable-stayed bridges Continent: North America Country/Region: Canada Province/State: British Columbia